Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “diligent”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: DILIGENT Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “hardworking; careful and persistent in effort.”

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Industrious

Explanation:

Meaning‘‘Diligent’’ denotes steady, earnest, and energetic effort; painstaking and hardworking.

Option analysisIndustrious — direct synonym. ✅Negligent / Idle / Casual — indicate lack of effort or care; antonyms. ❌

UsageA diligent student = an industrious student.

Final AnswerIndustrious

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