Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The professor's PEDANTIC corrections of every comma annoyed the class.

nitpickingCorrect answerYour answercarelessCorrect answerYour answerpedestrianCorrect answerYour answerpleasantCorrect answerYour answer

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Correct answer: A

Pedantic means too concerned with small details. Nitpicking means the same, and "every comma" shows it.

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Careless is the opposite. Pedestrian only looks alike.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The professor's PEDANTIC corrections of every comma annoyed the class.