Question

question 6 of 20
read this passage:
a longer school day might prove troublesome for the many students who need more time to complete all their homework and also participate in extracurricular activities.
which word could best replace the word troublesome without changing the overall meaning of the passage?
a. helpful
b. easy
c. impossible
d. challenging

Explanation:

The word "troublesome" means causing difficulty or problems. "Challenging" also implies something that is difficult and requires effort, which is similar in meaning. "Helpful" means giving assistance, which is the opposite. "Easy" means not difficult. "Impossible" means not able to be done, which is too extreme compared to "troublesome".

Answer:

D. Challenging