Question

This question has two parts. Read the sentence. Then answer Part A and Part B.
Gil was extremely appreciative of the accolades he received from his instructors, including heartfelt compliments and a plaque, but still felt he had not done anything exceptional as student council president.
Part A
What does the word accolades mean in the sentence?
1. interest
2. politeness
• 3. praise
Part B
Which detail from the sentence best supports the correct answer from Part A?
1. "was extremely appreciative of"
• 2. "he received from his instructors"
3. "including heartfelt compliments"

Answer 1

Part A: The word "accolades" means **3. praise**.

Part B: The detail from the sentence that best supports the correct answer from Part A is **3. "including heartfelt compliments."**