Question

based on the nuance in the sentence below, what does ominous mean? the ominous clouds gathered; i sensed coming danger. confusing exciting threatening

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "ominous", we analyze the context. The sentence says "I sensed coming danger" when the clouds gathered. "Confusing" means unclear, "exciting" means thrilling, and "threatening" means suggesting danger. Since the context involves sensed danger, "ominous" matches "threatening".

Answer:

C. threatening