Question

during a tense volleyball match, the coach praised one player for remaining ‘placid’ even when the score was tied. what does ‘placid’ mean in this context?
strength and energy
not clear; hard to see through
serious danger
calm and peaceful

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "placid" in this context, we analyze the situation: a tense volleyball match with a tied score. The coach praised the player for remaining "placid." We evaluate the options:

• "Strength and energy" doesn't relate to a mental state in this context.
• "Not clear; hard to see through" is irrelevant to a player's demeanor.
• "Serious danger" is not a description of a person's state.
• "Calm and peaceful" fits because in a tense, tied match, remaining calm is praiseworthy, and "placid" means calm/peaceful.

Answer:

D. Calm and peaceful (assuming the options are labeled A - D with D being "Calm and peaceful")