Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is better to be prompt and organised than to be ______.

reckless

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is reckless.

The sentence is about the importance of being prompt and organised. The word "reckless" means to act without care or consideration for the consequences. In this context, the speaker is saying that it is better to be prompt and organised than to be careless and irresponsible.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Provident means to be careful and thrifty. This is not the most appropriate option because it does not contrast with being prompt and organised.
• Meaningless means to have no meaning or significance. This is not the most appropriate option because it does not contrast with being prompt and organised.
• Efficient means to be able to do something well and without wasting time or energy. This is not the most appropriate option because it does not contrast with being prompt and organised.