Question

instructions
read each sentence. then, select the word that best completes the sentenc

1. the _________ of the weather added to the enjoyment of the day.

a. balmyness
b. balminess
c. purposelessness

1. josie was always confident and had an air of _________ when she attem

a. fearlessness
b. development

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of each option. "Balmy" means pleasantly warm, so "balmyness" (A) refers to the pleasant warmth of the weather, which makes sense for adding to enjoyment. "Balminess" (B) is a misspelling or incorrect form. "Purposelessness" (C) is irrelevant to weather quality.

We check the context: Josie is confident. "Fearlessness" (A) matches confidence (being without fear). "Development" (B) is unrelated to an air of confidence or attitude. So the correct answer should be A.

Answer:

A. balmyness

Question 2