Question

part 1: multiple choice
instructions: circle the best answer for each question.

1. which word means a firm decision to do something, even when it is difficult?

a. initiative
b. skeptical
c. heritage

1. it takes a lot of ______ to train for a marathon and not give up, even when you are tired.

a. determination
b. innovation
c. heritage

1. what is an innovation?

a. a new idea, method, or product
b. an old tradition from your family
c. a feeling of doubt

1. the new phone was a real ______ because it had features no one had ever seen before.

a. heritage
b. tenacity
c. innovation

Explanation:

1. "Initiative" means the ability to assess and initiate things independently. "Skeptical" means having doubts. "Heritage" refers to property that is or may be inherited. None of these match the given definition.
2. "Determination" means firmness of purpose. "Innovation" means a new idea or method. "Heritage" refers to property that is or may be inherited. Training for a marathon and not giving up requires firmness of purpose (determination).
3. "Innovation" is defined as a new idea, method, or product. "An old tradition from your family" is heritage. "A feeling of doubt" is skepticism.
4. "Heritage" refers to property that is or may be inherited. "Tenacity" means the quality or fact of being very determined. "Innovation" means a new idea or method. A new phone with new features is an innovation.

Answer:

1. None of the options (a, b, c) match the given definition.
2. a. determination
3. a. A new idea, method, or product
4. c. innovation