Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below that best explains the meaning of the word in bold.

Her essay scored low because of much extraneous matter.

  1. supplementary

  2. relevant

  3. irrelevant

  4. complementary

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 'Ex' suggests 'external' or 'something that is not belonging' (external, extra). In the context of this sentence, 'extranuous' means irrelevant.