Nelson-Denny Practice Test

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What does the word 'pertinent' imply?

Inappropriate
Relevant
Irrelevant
Ambiguous

The correct answer is: Relevant

The word 'pertinent' implies that something is relevant or applicable to a particular matter or situation. When you describe information, arguments, or discussions as pertinent, you indicate that they have a significant bearing on the topic at hand and should be considered to gain a deeper understanding or insight. For example, in a debate or an academic discussion, pertinent evidence or examples help to strengthen the argument by directly relating to the subject being discussed. In contrast, the other choices suggest meanings that diverge from this idea. Terms like 'inappropriate' and 'irrelevant' directly contradict the notion of relevancy, while 'ambiguous' refers to something that is unclear or open to multiple interpretations, which does not address relevance at all.