Question

the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a
what is the most likely meaning of economical in this excerpt from \a retrieved reformation\?

\lot of nickel - plated shoehorns in there,\ said jimmy, coolly, \that im going to return. i thought id save express charges by taking them up. im getting awfully economical.\

a. thrifty

b. greedy

c. organized

d. levelheaded

part b
which words from the context best support the answer to part a?

a. nickel - plated

b. said jimmy, coolly

c. save express charges

d. getting awfully

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "economical" in the excerpt, we analyze the context. Jimmy says he is taking the shoehorns to save express charges, which implies being careful with money or thrifty. "Thrifty" means being economical with money, while "greedy" is about excessive desire, "organized" about order, and "levelheaded" about calmness. So "thrifty" matches the context.

To support the answer to Part A (meaning "thrifty"), we look for context clues. "Save express charges" directly relates to being economical (thrifty) as it shows an action to reduce costs. "Nickel - plated" describes the shoehorns, "said Jimmy, coolly" describes his tone, and "getting awfully" is part of the phrase but not the supporting clue. So "save express charges" supports the meaning of "economical" as thrifty.

Answer:

A. thrifty

Part B