His judicious handling of the matter saved the situation from going out of control.

The correct answer is C. sensible.

Judicious means showing good judgment or common sense. In this case, the man’s sensible handling of the situation saved it from getting worse.

A. nervous is incorrect because it does not describe the man’s actions. The man was not nervous, he was sensible.

B. helpful is incorrect because it does not describe the man’s actions. The

D. cautious is incorrect because it does not describe the man’s actions. The man was not cautious, he was sensible.