Contextual errorQuestion 137 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The (lazy) man reaps success because he (strives) and (persists) in his (work).

  1. lazy
  2. strives
  3. persists
  4. work
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Correct answer: lazy

A man who strives and persists is not lazy.

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026