Question

Read the passage. Amira is punctilious about where everything in her room should go, and can't stand it when anything is out of place. Her friend Luz is the exact opposite, leaving a trail of stray pens, sticky notes, and unmatched gym socks wherever she goes. What does the word punctilious most likely suggest? Select two options. that Amira is somewhat neat that Amira is indifferent about how her room looks that Amira is controlling with regard to details that Amira is lazy and unmotivated that Amira is uptight about cleanliness

Answer 1

C. and E.

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Answer 2

The word punctilious means C. that Amira is controlling with regard to details and E. that Amira is uptight about cleanliness.

You can infer the definition by the contrast the writer offers with her friend Luz and by the expression "can't stand it when anything is out of place"

The right options are three and five. The adjective punctilious means "very careful to detail or correct behavior". As a result, Amira is a perfectionist -controlling with regard to details. For example, she knows where each everything should go in her room.

Moreover, the word punctilious indicates she is uptight or strict about cleanliness. For instance, the text says she cannot stand it when things are out of place.