Choosing Language for Context and Purpose — Unit test
Question 16 • FL-1001370-English 3 A
Read the sentence.As the boy grew to be a teenager, he became more defiant with his mother. Based on the suffix, -ant, what does the word “defiant” mean?
Answer
A
The boy got along better with his mother.
B
The boy began to disobey his mother.
C
The boy started to ignore his mother.
D
The boy wanted to spend more time with his mother.
Explanation
“Defiant” describes someone who resists or challenges authority. In the sentence, the boy’s behavior toward his mother became more resistant, so “began to disobey his mother” is the best match.
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