B2
irrelevant vs irreverent vs unrelated
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| irrelevantadjective/ɪˈrel.ə.vənt/ | Meaning not connected with or important to what is being discussed | Goes with irrelevant to | Example The judge ruled that the evidence was irrelevant to the case. |
| irreverentadjective/ɪˈrev.ər.ənt/ | Meaning not showing respect for people or things that others take seriously | Goes with — | Example His irreverent jokes about the boss made the whole office laugh. |
| unrelatedadjective/ˌʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning having no connection with something else, or not part of the same family | Goes with unrelated to | Example The two crimes seem completely unrelated, according to the detective. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His jokes about the boss made the whole office laugh.