Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Some of the team's fans were ____________________ and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country.

Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the meaning of each word.

(1 point)
Responses

fanatical
fanatical

fatuous
fatuous

feline
feline

flagrant

1 answer

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

The sentence would read: "Some of the team's fans were fanatical and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country."

"Fanatical" describes someone who has an extreme enthusiasm or zeal, especially for a particular cause or hobby, which fits perfectly in the context of devoted sports fans.

The other words do not fit the context as well:

  • "Fatuous" means silly or pointless, which does not convey the commitment of the fans.
  • "Feline" relates to cats, which is irrelevant here.
  • "Flagrant" means something that is conspicuously bad or offensive, which also does not capture the essence of devoted fans.

So, the correct answer is "fanatical."