In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opp...

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.

Answer Details

The underlined word in the sentence is "indolent" which means lazy or idle. The sentence talks about the contrast between Angela and her sister Mary, who is described as one of the most something in the school. The opposite of indolent is hardworking, and the word that best fits the blank and is most nearly opposite in meaning to "indolent" is "diligent." Therefore, the answer is option C: diligent, which means hardworking, assiduous or industrious.