Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: She was praised for her _____ handling of the crisis.

• A. adept
• B. inept
• C. reluctant
• D. careless

Hint:

The clue word praised signals a positive, skill-related adjective.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Collocation check.
The phrase adept handling is a common positive pairing, while inept handling or careless handling would draw criticism, not praise.
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