If a person fears new work which skill can help?

Correct answer: Practice and confidence building

The direct answer is A: Practice and confidence building. Fear of new work often comes from uncertainty or worry about making mistakes. Practice gives a person repeated experience, improves skill, and shows that mistakes can be corrected. As ability increases, confidence usually grows. The reasoning is: begin with a small task, practise regularly, receive feedback, correct errors, and gradually attempt harder work. Option A is correct because it directly addresses both skill and fear. Option B, running away from work, may provide temporary escape but leaves the fear unchanged or stronger. Option C, listening to rumours, does not provide reliable training and may increase anxiety. Option D, hiding mistakes, prevents learning and can create further problems; admitting and correcting mistakes is healthier. Confidence does not mean never making an error; it means believing one can learn and improve. Memory cue: practise safely, improve steadily, become confident.