Comprehend key vocabulary:Ahmad is always _ about showing up for work because he feels that tardiness is a sign of irresponsibility.
Correct answer: B. Punctual
- A. Tolerable
- B. Punctual
- C. Legible
- D. Delayed
Explanation
TARDINESS: The quality of being late Option A: Tolerable means to be able to endure and hence it will be incorrect to use it against tardiness.Option B: This is the correct option as punctual means to be on time hence it can be used against tardiness.Option C: Legible is used for something clear enough to read and is hence inappropriate to use in this case.Option D: Delay means to make someone late or slow as ahmed dislikes tardiness it is incorrect to use delay in this sentence.
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