From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His appointment was....because of the irregularities discovered in his credentials.
A
cancelled
B
terminated
C
suspended
D
postponed
E
dismissed
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is A. cancelled. This means the appointment was annulled or nullified as a result of irregularities in credentials. While "terminated" also means "brought to an end," it is more commonly used for ongoing roles or contracts that are ended rather than something being invalidated before starting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23452)