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anurag rawatela

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both are synonyms according to both oxford and merriam

Question:

Direction: a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose ‘No improvement’ option.

The air conditioner has made ceiling fans a little redundant in today’s world. 

Options:
A)

superfluous

B)

obsolete

C)

extinct

D)

No correction required. 

Solution:

Ans: (d) Redundant – No longer needed or useful.

Superfluous – Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Obsolete – No lender produced or used; out of date. 

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