The cause of mishap was nothing else but his lapse in driving.
Correct answer: C. Error
- A. Alacrity
- B. Obliviousness
- C. Error
- D. Precision
Explanation
The sentence should read: "The cause of the mishap was nothing else but his error in driving."Error refers to a mistake or fault, often describing a lapse or deviation from what is correct or expected.
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