Question

the paperwork you have submitted is late. consequently it is null and __, therefore your claim is __. a. correct - approved b. irrelevant - delayed c. valid - noteworthy d. void - forfeited

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context. The paperwork is late, so the first blank should pair with "null" (meaning invalid). "Null and void" is a common phrase meaning invalid. Then, if the paperwork is null and void, the claim would be forfeited (lost). Let's check options:

• A: "correct - approved" doesn't fit as late paperwork isn't correct/approved.
• B: "irrelevant - delayed" – "null and irrelevant" isn't a common phrase, and delayed doesn't follow from late paperwork being null.
• C: "valid - noteworthy" is opposite of what late paperwork implies.
• D: "void" pairs with "null" (null and void), and "forfeited" makes sense for the claim as the paperwork is invalid.

Answer:

D. void - forfeited