Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence.
ken griffey jr. made his major league baseball (mlb) debut in 1989. his nickname was \junior\ or \kid.\ at 19, the fresh - faced rookie had yet to prove himself, though he seemed to have unlimited potential. in the 22 seasons that followed, griffey became one of the greatest players in mlb history. in june 2010, griffey announced his retirement following a successful career. tons of stories from griffeys career point to his greatness. the first time he stepped up to the plate in a home game, he hit a home run. four years later, in 1993, he scored home runs in eight straight games. that tied an mlb record.
griffey was ________.
a religious
b gracious
c skilled
d attractive

Explanation:

The paragraph mentions that Griffey became one of the greatest players in MLB history, hit a home run in his first home - game, and tied an MLB record by scoring home runs in eight straight games. These are all indicators of his baseball - playing skills.

• Option A: There is no mention of religion in the paragraph.
• Option B: There is no description of his graciousness (e.g., kind behavior towards others) in the text.
• Option C: His achievements (home runs, record - tying) show his skill in baseball.
• Option D: While he was a "fresh - faced rookie", the focus of the paragraph is on his baseball achievements, not his physical attractiveness.

Answer:

C. skilled