Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The sporadic instructions of the invigilators distracted the examinee.

Occasional

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word sporadic in the given sentence is occasional.

• Sporadic means happening occasionally or infrequently.
• Continuous means happening or existing without interruption.
• Indirect means not direct or straightforward.
• Repetitive means happening or done repeatedly.
• Occasional means happening or done from time to time.