Question

1. dr. jones made an excellent pediatrician; despite the tears and chaos that were common in their job, they never lost their patience or temper, and always spoke in a soothing manner to their patients.

a. placid
b. venerable
c. machination

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Placid" means calm and peaceful. Dr. Jones is patient, doesn't lose temper, and speaks soothingly, matching "placid".
• Option B: "Venerable" means respected (often due to age/wisdom), not related to calmness in the context.
• Option C: "Machination" refers to a plot/scheme, irrelevant here.

Answer:

A. Placid