Question

Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
Sporadic rise in his temperature has caused us much worry.
A) Frequent
B) Irksome
C) Irregular
D)Sharp

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the word sporadic is something that is occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places. The word Sporadic is used as an adjective in order to refer to the things which happen often, but not regularly or continuously.
For Example- “His fever is coming in a sporadic way.”

Complete step by step answer:
To find the meaning of the word ‘sporadic’, we need to analyze all the words provided in the option:
Frequent: The word ‘frequent’ refers to something that is done often and at regular intervals. The adjective of frequent means regularly and something that is often encountered.
For Example:
“If you live on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, you may experience frequent rain showers.”

Irksome: The word ‘irksome’ refers to something that is tiresome or annoying to us.
For Example:
“If your little brother continues to say the same phrase over and over again, you might find it irksome.”

Irregular: If any event or actions take place at irregular intervals, the periods of time between them are of varying lengths.
For Example-
“The cars in the main road passed at irregular intervals”

Sharp- The word ‘sharp’ means precisely (if it is used after an expression of time).
For Example-
“The examination is going to start at 8-.30 sharp.”

So, the correct answer is “Option C”. - Irregular.

Note:
If used for an object, the word ‘sharp’ means having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.