Question

During reading, Roman encounters the word vivacious. He believes that vivacious means “lively or animated.” Which sentence uses Roman’s definition of the word vivacious? I used a vivacious writing utensil, so when I added heat, the message I wrote appeared! After the long hike, the tired hikers sat together in the diner, eating and having a light, vivacious conversation. Rosemary knew that a vivacious portion of cinnamon would add just the right flavor to the pumpkin bread she was making. Though Robert was more reserved, he enjoyed the sparkle that Clara’s vivacious personality brought to the situations they experienced.

Answer 1

Though Robert was more reserved, he enjoyed the sparkle that Clara’s vivacious personality brought to the situations they experienced.

Answer 2

Answer:

Though Robert was more reserved, he enjoyed the sparkle that Clara’s vivacious personality brought to the situations they experienced.

Explanation:

The last sentence is the best choice. In this sentence, the contextual clues tell us that Robert's personality is the opposite of Clara's. He is described as being reserved, so the opposite would be lively. The other clue that can help is the word "sparkle". Something that sparkles seems to dance or be alive which also hints that lively is correct. A quick look at the other options, pencils are not vivacious unless they are in a cartoon; a portion of something described as vivacious would mean that it is large. The hikers, who are tired and worn out, probably are not having a lively conversation because they don't have any more energy.