Read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Thirteen-year-old Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to scale Mount Everest. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Jordan overcame frozen water bottles and stomach cramps to reach the top. At age 9, he was inspired to climb Everest. He saw a painting in school showing the seven continents' highest peaks. Jordan's success put him just one climb away from completing his quest: to ascend the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. The final summit was Vinson Massif in Antarctica.
Jordan was
careless
B
C
ignorant
ambitious
D
honorable

1 answer

The word that best completes the sentence is "ambitious."

The context of the paragraph highlights Jordan's determination and goal to climb the highest mountains on each continent, showcasing his ambition.

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