Working _ under time pressure, Aqeel didn't notice her _ mistake.
Correct answer: C. hastily - careless
- A. continually - simple
- B. meticulously - stupid
- C. hastily - careless
- D. continuously - abnormal
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Working hastily under time pressure, Aqeel didn't notice her careless mistake."Here's why:- "Hastily" means doing something quickly or hurriedly, often without enough care or attention, which fits with the context of working under time pressure.- "Careless" means not giving enough attention or thought to something, which fits with the idea of making a mistake.
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