Question

for questions 11 - 13, refer to the following passage: maya stood before her canvas, torn between two visions. her (11) ambivalent feelings made it difficult to begin - should she paint something realistic or something abstract? her mentor, a woman known for her (12) aesthetic sense, reminded her that beauty could be found in both. mayas studio, though small, was filled with light. she had learned to live (13) frugally, buying only the supplies she truly needed. one afternoon, while sketching by the window, she noticed a man giving a speech in the park below. his words were powerful - an emotional (14) call to action urging people to preserve the citys art programs. inspired, maya decided to join the effort. she knew that art and community often thrive through (15) convergence, when creativity and compassion come together. her next painting, titled unity, captured that very spirit. 13. the phrase she had learned to live frugally suggests that maya a. spent money carefully and avoided waste b. was careless with her finances c. frequently purchased luxury items d. borrowed money often

Explanation:

The word "frugally" means to be economical or thrifty. The phrase "having only the supplies she truly needed" in the passage further supports this. Option A ("Spent money carefully and avoided waste") aligns with the meaning of living frugally. Option B ("Was careless with her finances") is the opposite. Option C ("Frequently purchased luxury items") contradicts frugality. Option D ("Borrowed money often") is not related to the concept of living frugally as described.

Answer:

A. Spent money carefully and avoided waste