JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 51

Question 51

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted

  1. A.superfluous
  2. B.erroneous
  3. C.relevant
  4. D.main
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (superfluous)

Explanation

Extraneous material is unnecessary or irrelevant, i.e. superfluous.