_____ experience of working in an office environment is essential for this job.
A. Previous
B. First
C. Earlier
D. Initial

Note: I'd usually say “prior experience.” Here it seems to me all answers should work except for B. What do you think about this question? Thanks

Question

_____ experience of working in an office environment is essential for this job.
A.	Previous
B.	First
C.	Earlier 
D.	Initial

Note: I'd usually say “prior experience.” Here it seems to me all answers should work except for B. What do you think about this question? Thanks

Answer

I'd go with A.

'First' and 'inital' don't fit the context, since it's talking about anytime before now.

'Earlier' could work, but not nearly as well as 'previous'.

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