Question

particular (adj.): careful, individual, odd, special
the store manager insisted that we be very particular about how we folded the shirts before stacking them on the shelf.
which word can replace particular without changing the meaning of the sentence above?
individual
odd
careful
special

Explanation:

In the sentence, "particular" is used to mean being careful or meticulous about how the shirts are folded. Among the options, "careful" has the closest meaning in this context (indicating attention to detail). While "individual" refers to single entities, "odd" means strange or unusual, and "special" means distinct or unique, none of these fit as well as "careful" to convey the manager's insistence on attention to the folding process.

Answer:

careful