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QuizMultiple Choice

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes

Question 9 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

It’s not surprising that Jeremy is so obstinate. His sisters are equally as stubborn about getting what they want, no matter how impossible or challenging it may seem.

Answer
A
surprising
B
stubborn
C
impossible
D
challenging

Explanation

“Obstinate” means stubborn: refusing to change your mind or give up easily. The sentence reinforces this meaning by saying Jeremy’s sisters are stubborn about getting what they want. So “stubborn” is the correct choice.

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