Read the passage.Paul seems to know everyone in this town, and is always amenable to a chat when I run into him. Paul's father, a docile man, works with him at the bookstore.Which statement best explains the nuance between amenable and docile?
Answer
A
Amenable and docile both imply a negative personality.
B
Amenable implies a positive personality, while docile implies a negative personality.
C
Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet.
D
Amenable suggests that Paul is a kind but quiet person, while docile implies that his father is very social and friendly.
Explanation
Amenable means willing or open to doing something, so Paul is receptive to chatting and comes across as sociable. Docile means mild, quiet, or easily managed, which describes his father as gentle and reserved. Neither word necessarily has a negative meaning, so C best captures the difference.
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