Read the paragraph.

Question

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.

answer Part b.
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"

Answer 1

Part A
The correct answer is: 2. conflicted.

Part B
The phrase from the paragraph that supports the correct answer from Part A is: 3. "enthusiasm faltered".