Question

nimble (adj., level 2, middle/high school) pronunciation: nim-buhl context: the dancers were nimble or quick as they gracefully moved across the stage. each nimble or skilled dancer made their leaps, turns, and kicks seem effortless. they must have practiced for hours to master the nimble or lively steps making up their performance. one thing is certain—the entire audience was impressed by their nimble displays of fast footwork performed with such ease! quiz: which person is nimble? a. a student who has never missed a day of school in fifteen years. b. an athlete who completes a difficult obstacle course without error. c. a worker who is finally able to slowly push a heavy cart up a large hill. word ingredients: (partial text) the word nimble comes... to grasp or seize... word theater: the flintstones barney wants to keep his nin... (image of cartoon characters) memory hook: jack be nimble jack is nimble, and jack is quick, so jack can jump over an elephant quick!

Explanation:

From the context, "nimble" means quick, skilled, lively, and able to perform actions with ease. Option a is about perfect attendance (not related to physical quickness/skill). Option c is about slowly pushing a cart (not quick or easy). Option b: an athlete completing a difficult obstacle course without error shows quick, skilled, and easy - looking performance, matching "nimble".

Answer:

b. An athlete who completes a difficult obstacle course without error.