Question

: Choose the correct option to complete the proverb-
Haste makes ________.
a) Fast
b) Benefit
c) Waste
d) Profit

Answer 1

Hint: Haste means excessive speed or urgency of movement or action, hurry. For example: In her haste, she slammed her shoulder against the stall.

Complete answer:
 Haste defines swiftness of motion, speed, celerity. The rapidity of motion with high speed. Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action or the act of hurrying in a careless or rash manner. For example, He performed his task with great haste.
Now we will examine all the options to find out the correct answer.
Option ‘a’ Fast. Fast means excessive speed or the act of hurrying. Being fast also means to complete the task or work in less time. Fast is also an urgency in movement. For example You can manage your time by being fast.
Option ‘b’ Benefit. Benefit means an advantage or profit gained from something, a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it, receive an advantage, profit. For example, Part-time jobs are meant to benefit students.
Option ‘c’ Waste. Waste means the use or expand carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose, an act or instance of using or expanding something carelessly. For example It’s a waste of time trying to argue with your relatives.
Option ‘d’ Profit. Profit means a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something. For example : There’s no profit in screaming at your children.
We have examined all the options given above. The correct option to complete the proverb-‘Haste makes ________.’ is waste. Option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don't confuse between 'fast' and 'waste'. They both may sound similar but have different meanings.