Read the passage.Amira is punctilious about where everything in her room should go, and can't stand it when anything is out of place. Her friend Luz is the exact opposite, leaving a trail of stray pens, sticky notes, and unmatched gym socks wherever she goes.What does the word punctilious most likely suggest? Select two options.that Amira is somewhat neatthat Amira is indifferent about how her room looksthat Amira is controlling with regard to detailsthat Amira is lazy and unmotivatedthat Amira is uptight about cleanliness
Answer
A
that Amira is somewhat neat
B
that Amira is indifferent about how her room looks
C
that Amira is controlling with regard to details
D
that Amira is lazy and unmotivated
E
that Amira is uptight about cleanliness
Explanation
Punctilious means being very careful and exact about details or rules. Amira insists that everything be in its proper place and cannot stand disorder, suggesting she is controlling with regard to details and uptight about cleanliness. “Somewhat neat” understates how particular she is, while the passage rules out indifference and laziness.
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