Question

1. coax most nearly means (a) advise (b) trade (c) plead (d) grace 11. the monotonous speech left them all feeling sleepy. (a) telling (b) boring (c) caustic (d) hilarious 12. as mrs. higgins attempted to teach the difficult material, she sensed growing consternation among her students. (a) desires (b) inability (c) frustration (d) behavior

Explanation:

1. "Coax" means to persuade someone gradually or with flattery. "Plead" is closest in meaning as it also involves an attempt to persuade.
2. "Monotonous" means lacking variety and interest, which is similar to "boring".
3. "Consternation" refers to a feeling of anxiety or dismay. "Frustration" is the closest as it also implies a negative - emotional state due to difficulty.

Answer:

1. C. plead
2. B. boring
3. C. frustration