Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word.
Inconsequential
a. Disorderly
b. Insignificant
c. Subsequent
d. Insufficient
e. Preceding

Answer 1

Hint: Inconsequential means to be unimportant. Tina’s problem of not having the perfect outfit for the party was inconsequential to Jasleen’s problem of not having her exam admit card with her.

Complete answer:
We have to find a synonym for the word inconsequential. A synonym is a word which has a meaning similar to the given word. Thus, we have to find a word which is similar to the word inconsequential.
Before that, let us look at a few examples.
Let us take the word insufficient. When something is not enough, it is called insufficient. The amount of food she gave me is insufficient to fulfill my hunger. A synonym of the word insufficient is inadequate. She gave me inadequate food to fulfill my hunger.
Now let us take the word happy. To be happy means to be in a good mood. Similarly, to be cheerful also means to be in a good mood. Thus, happy and cheerful are synonyms.
Let us look at the word given to us in the question. The word is inconsequential. Something unimportant is inconsequential.
According to the words given in the options, the correct option is option b since it has the exact word ‘insignificant’. Anything which is insignificant is unimportant. He was given inconsequential information about his opponent. It means the information given to him about his opponent was insignificant or unimportant.

Note: Always read all the options carefully before selecting your option. Do not stop at one option because you think it is the correct option. Sometimes there may be a more appropriate answer below.