Question

select the correct answer. based on your knowledge of word parts, which word best completes this sentence? stephen’s excellent performance in his french classes ______ him to try speaking only in french during his trip to paris. a. encased b. emboldened c. ensnared d. encroached

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each word:

• "Encased" means to enclose, which doesn't fit the context of being encouraged by good performance.
• "Emboldened" means to give courage or confidence. Stephen's good French performance would give him the confidence to speak only French in Paris.
• "Ensnared" means to trap, which is irrelevant here.
• "Encroached" means to intrude, which also doesn't fit.

So the word that best completes the sentence is "emboldened".

Answer:

B. emboldened