Question

c. synonyms
directions: choose the synonym for each word below.

1. paragraph\ta word\tb passage\tc pencil\td write
2. autograph\ta drawing\tb seal\tc signature\td photo
3. irrelevant\ta meaningful\tb necessary\tc important\td inappropriate
4. graphite\ta liquid\tb metal\tc replica\td copy
5. graffiti\ta defacement\tb autograph\tc photography\td appropriate

Explanation:

1. A "paragraph" is a distinct section of text, similar to a "passage".
2. An "autograph" is a person's signature, so "signature" is the synonym.
3. "Irrelevant" means not important or not related, which is close in meaning to "inappropriate" in the sense of not being suitable.
4. "Graphite" is a type of material, and there is no correct synonym among the options provided as none of them are similar in nature to graphite. But if we consider common - knowledge associations, none of these are correct.
5. "Graffiti" is the act of writing or drawing on a surface in a public place without permission, which can be considered a form of "defacement".

Answer:

1. b. passage
2. c. signature
3. d. inappropriate
4. None of the above
5. a. defacement