Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The boy's answer was IRRELEVANT to the question.

unrelatedCorrect answerYour answerirreverentCorrect answerYour answerpertinentCorrect answerYour answerelegantCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Irrelevant means not connected with the question. Pertinent means directly connected.

Worth noting

Unrelated is a synonym. Irreverent looks alike but means showing no respect.

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Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.The boy's answer was IRRELEVANT to the question.