Author name: Umar Draz

The closest answer to "profession" out of the choices is:  **A. Job**Here's why:* **Job:** While not a perfect synonym, "job" is the closest term because both "profession" and "job" refer to paid work. However, "profession" has a more specific meaning, implying a higher level of education, specialized skills, and a code of ethics.* **Duty:** Duty refers to an obligation or responsibility, while a profession is a specific type of work chosen by an individual.* **Service:** Service refers to an act of helping others, which can be part of a profession, but not all professions involve direct service.* **Work:** Work is a broad term for any activity involving effort, while a profession is a specific category of work with specialized requirements.