Degree result structure ("so … that"): choose the natural consequence of laziness Prompt: "He is so lazy that he …" Select the most likely result clause that follows the degree construction.

Concept
The pattern "so … that" expresses a consequence of the degree. Extreme laziness naturally causes poor timeliness in completing one's own work.

Option analysis
can seldom complete his work on time — directly plausible consequence of laziness. ✅(a) A very lazy person often does depend on others; the negative here is misplaced.(b) Laziness tends to delay work, not prevent delays.(d) Grammar off and contradicts laziness.(e) Helping others contradicts the described laziness.

Final Answer
can seldom complete his work on time.