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QuizMultiple Choice

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes

Question 1 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

My mom was optimistic that the camping trip would go well, but my dad was doubtful that we would have nice weather and enough supplies.

Answer
A
uncertain
B
unprepared
C
hopeful
D
grateful

Explanation

Optimistic means hopeful or expecting that things will go well. The sentence says the mom expected the camping trip to go well, so “hopeful” is the best match. “Uncertain” means not sure, while “unprepared” and “grateful” have different meanings.

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