Question

Read the sentences. My brother is very determined when it comes to his running. He practices six days a week, he often jogs more than sixteen miles each day, and he hopes to participate in a double marathon this summer. Based on the clues in the sentence, which word would be the best replacement for determined? firm stubborn driven settled

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Based on the clues, the word that would best replace "determine" is:

C. driven.

Explanation:

Depending on the context, any of the options provided could be a synonym for "determined". But, once we analyze the context and the clues of this particular passage, we can see why "driven" is the best choice. The speaker is describing his/her brother as someone who is deeply motivated. He practices hard and has a clear goal in mind. This is not about how strong-headed or how inflexible he is when others try to convince him to do something else. It is all about determination, motivation, drive.