Question

axel knew that he had the __ to do some amazing things in his life, but he struggled to determine what his true passions were.
o a persist
o b potential
o c evade
o d enhance

question 2 (4 points)
even though she kept making mistakes, babette __ in her efforts to complete her first quilt.
o a potential
o b enhances
o c acceleration
o d persisted

question 3 (4 points)
pedestrians are at risk when walking on streets without sidewalks because of the __ of passing cars.
o a potential
o b evade
o c adapt
o d acceleration

Explanation:

• Question 1: "Potential" means the ability or capacity to develop, achieve, or succeed. In the sentence, Axel knows he has the ability (potential) to do amazing things. "Persist" (a verb meaning to continue firmly) and "evade" (a verb meaning to avoid) and "enhance" (a verb meaning to improve) don't fit the noun - slot in the sentence structure.
• Question 2: "Persisted" (past - tense of the verb "persist") means to continue in an activity or effort despite difficulty or opposition. Babette continued (persisted) in her efforts to complete the quilt even with mistakes. "Potential" is a noun, "enhances" is a present - tense verb (and doesn't fit the context of continuing efforts), and "acceleration" is a noun related to increasing speed.
• Question 3: "Acceleration" (the rate of change of velocity) of passing cars is a reason pedestrians are at risk on streets without sidewalks. "Potential" (a general ability or capacity) is too vague, "evade" (a verb) and "adapt" (a verb) don't fit the noun - slot in the sentence.

Answer:

Question 1: B. Potential
Question 2: D. Persisted
Question 3: D. Acceleration