Shaina was the team leader for the physics project, but she felt ambivalent about her role, which was frustrating and annoying to her team. At first, Shaina was full of energy and excitement, favoring only the most innovative and complex projects proposed by her teammates. Once the team settled on a project and Shaina realized how much work it was going to be, however, her enthusiasm faltered. As the deadline loomed and the burden of responsibility weighed on her, Shaina became increasingly reluctant to lead. Part A

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Shaina was the team leader for the physics project, but she felt ambivalent about her role, which was frustrating and annoying to her team. At first, Shaina was full of energy and excitement, favoring only the most innovative and complex projects proposed by her teammates. Once the team settled on a project and Shaina realized how much work it was going to be, however, her enthusiasm faltered. As the deadline loomed and the burden of responsibility weighed on her, Shaina became increasingly reluctant to lead. Part A
What does the word ambivalent mean in the paragraph?
• 1. conceited
• 2. conflicted
• 3. criticized
4. pressured
Part B
Which phrase from the paragraph supports the correct answer from Part A?
1. "frustrating and annoying"
2. "innovative and complex"
• 3. "enthusiasm faltered"
• 4. "deadline loomed"

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Part A: The word "ambivalent" in the paragraph means 2. conflicted.

Part B: The phrase from the paragraph that supports the correct answer from Part A is 3. "enthusiasm faltered." This indicates a change in feelings and suggests a conflict in her emotions about her role.