Complete the sentence by choosing the word that best fits the context: Despite the initial setbacks, the team remained _______ and determined to achieve their goals.
Question and options
Complete the sentence by choosing the word that best fits the context:
Despite the initial setbacks, the team remained _______ and determined to achieve their goals.
Despite the initial setbacks, the team remained _______ and determined to achieve their goals.
- Persistence
- Perseverance
- Discouraged
- Resilient
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Resilient
After 'remained' an adjective is needed that pairs with 'determined': 'resilient'. Persistence and perseverance are nouns; discouraged contradicts 'determined'.
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