Question

what is the meaning of the word puerile as used in the passage? use the antonym mature as a context clue to help you determine the meaning. \my father enjoys the most puerile slapstick comedies,\ alana complained to her friend, lindsey, with an eyeroll and a sigh. \my tastes are more like my moms; we tend to prefer more mature dramas.\ undeveloped childish disgusting

Explanation:

The antonym "mature" implies the opposite of adult - like or sophisticated. "Puerile" in this context means child - like in a negative sense. "Childish" is the closest match among the options as it is the opposite of mature in the context of taste in entertainment. "Undevloped" is more about physical or mental growth in a general sense, and "disgusting" has no relation to the antonym "mature".

Answer:

B. childish