Question

what is the meaning of the word obsolete as used in the passage? use the antonym current as a context clue to help you determine the meaning. as technology evolves, items that are valuable today may be thrown in the trash tomorrow. typewriters, pay phones, and cassette tapes were all once considered current technologies. but thanks to computers, cell phones, and digital audio, these items are now obsolete. no longer in use pointless valued and respected

Explanation:

The passage uses "current" to describe technologies that were once in - vogue. "Obsolete" is its antonym. Since "current" implies being in use or up - to - date, "obsolete" means no longer in use.

Answer:

no longer in use