Question

use context clues to help determine the meaning of the underlined word. darren worked diligently at his homework; he wouldnt give up! apathetic or indifferent lazy and easygoing persistent and determined cheerful or funny

Explanation:

The sentence "Darren worked diligently at his homework; he wouldn't give up!" shows that Darren kept working on his homework and didn't stop. The phrase "wouldn't give up" is a context clue. "Persistent" means continuing firmly in an action, and "determined" means having a firm intention to do something. These words match the idea of not giving up. "Apathetic or indifferent" means not caring, which is the opposite. "Lazy and easygoing" also doesn't fit with working hard. "Cheerful or funny" has nothing to do with the act of not giving up while working.

Answer:

Persistent and determined