Part A

Question

What does the word ambivalent mean in the
paragraph?
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 1. conceited
loomed and the burden of responsibility weighed on her, Shaina became increasingly
reluctant to lead.
Part B
2. conflicted
3. criticized
4. pressured
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

The correct answer is 2. "conflicted." "Conflicted" suggests that Shaina was experiencing mixed feelings or uncertainty about her role as team leader, which aligns with the definition of ambivalent. The phrase "enthusiasm faltered" supports this answer, as it indicates Shaina's decreasing level of excitement and commitment to the project.