Which option shows proper use of time?

Correct answer: Completing work in small steps

The direct answer is option A: completing work in small steps. Proper use of time means planning tasks, deciding priorities, beginning at a suitable time and allowing time for rest and checking. Small steps make a large task easier to understand and control. The reasoning is: divide the task into parts; arrange the parts in order; complete one part; check progress; then continue with the next part. This reduces last-minute pressure and makes delay less likely. Option A is correct because it combines planning, steady progress and realistic time use. Option B is wrong because postponing work until the last moment creates stress and may reduce quality. Option C is wrong because starting without planning can cause confusion, repetition and wasted time. Option D is wrong because healthy time management includes both work and adequate rest; forgetting both is not proper use of time. The lesson is not that every minute must be spent working. Balanced planning is better than overwork. Memory cue: plan, divide, do, review—and include rest.