Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash.
A
a serious
B
a painless
C
an internal
D
an external
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Superficial means:
On the surface
Not deep
Affecting only the outer layer
So, a superficial wound is a wound that affects only the surface of the body — that is, an external wound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11949)