In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........
The sentence compares a promotion due to efficiency with a demotion due to the opposite quality. "Incompetence" means lack of ability or skill, which is the opposite of being efficient.
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