Use the sentence to answer the question.

Question

Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was ______________.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the part of speech for
each word.
(1 point)
defy
defiantly
defiance
defiant

Answer 1

The best word to complete the sentence is "defiant."

The completed sentence would read: "Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was defiant."

In this context, "defiant" is an adjective that describes Annika's little brother's behavior as resisting or challenging her attempts to get him to bed.