Read the excerpt from "Light Bulb Moment."Jake rolled his eyes and pointed to his T-shirt displaying the chemical structure of sugar. Jake Barley loved science, and he wasn’t afraid to show it. “Do you mean to tell me that after six years of best friendship, you haven’t caught on that science fair weekend is basically my favorite holiday? I hope that you’re a lot quicker in your classes, or I may have to move on to junior high without you.”
Answer
A
enthusiastic and determined.
B
shy and insecure.
C
successful at all new things.
D
destined to fail.
Explanation
Jake’s love of science is clear from his chemistry-themed T-shirt and his excitement about science fair weekend. He also confidently jokes with his best friend, showing he is not shy or insecure. The best choice is “enthusiastic and determined.”
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