Question

preliminary means : unnecessary and unforeseen trouble a minor match preceding the main event organized opposition to authority the act of putting something in a certain place

Explanation:

The word "preliminary" means something that comes before the main event. Let's analyze each option:

• "Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble" has no relation to the meaning of "preliminary".
• "A minor match preceding the main event" aligns with the idea of something being preliminary (coming before the main thing).
• "Organized opposition to authority" is about opposition, not about being prior.
• "The act of putting something in a certain place" is about placement, not about being prior.

Answer:

a minor match preceding the main event