Question

first read: concept vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which of the following best shows the meaning of stubborn?
a. the dog refused his new food, no matter how many times it was offered to him.
b. the family cat jumped off liams lap, darting across the room.
c. the teacher made every toddler feel welcome.
d. malik groaned at sallys silly joke.

Explanation:

The word "stubborn" means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. In option A, the dog refuses new food no matter how many times it is offered, showing a firm and unyielding attitude (stubbornness). Option B just describes a cat's movement, option C is about a teacher's welcoming action, and option D is about a reaction to a joke. None of these other options convey the meaning of stubbornness.

Answer:

A. The dog refused his new food, no matter how many times it was offered to him.