Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap. The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was _(i)_ high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked _(ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an _(iii)__ tall man. _(iv)_ at me, he lunged forward.

Fill the blank (ii).

  1. irrelevant

  2. boring

  3. discarded

  4. official

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The best option is the word ‘official’ as the papers on the desk of a Superintendent would most importantly be official though they may also appear irrelevant, boring or discarded to others.