Question

victor and his friend mateo loved creating animated videos. when their school announced a contest to create a video advertising the spring service project, they immediately entered.
though they were proud of their creation, neither boy really expected their video to win. but then, at the assembly, everyone cheered loudest for victor and mateos contest entry. and later, at lunchtime, kids they didnt even know came up to them to talk about the video.
mateo was elated with all the attention, grinning and talking earnestly with these newfound admirers. victor, on the other hand, could barely eat his lunch. the sensation of everyones eyes on him made him anxious. it wasnt easy being famous!
what is the meaning of elated as used in the passage?
nervous and uncomfortable
happy and excited
stuck - up and boastful
calm and uninterested

Explanation:

The context clues in the passage help determine the meaning of "elated." Mateo is described as "grinning and talking earnestly with these newfound admirers." Grinning is a sign of happiness, and the overall positive reaction (cheering, people coming to talk about the video) suggests a positive emotion. "Elated" means very happy and excited. The other options don't fit the context. "Nervous and uncomfortable" (Victor's feeling) is the opposite. "Stuck - up and boastful" has a negative connotation not supported here. "Calm and uninterested" also doesn't match the described behavior (grinning, earnest talking).

Answer:

happy and excited