Question

patience
pa·tience ˈpā-shənts
from latin patient, patiens, from
pati-, \to suffer\

1. n. the quality of enduring strain or

suffering
patients
pa·tients ˈpā-shənts
from latin patient, patiens, from
pati-, \to suffer\

1. n. people under medical treatment

read the definitions and the sentence, then answer the
questions.
the doctor had an incredible amount of ______,
taking his time with even the most difficult
personalities under his care.
which word correctly completes the sentence?
patience
patients
patiences

Explanation:

1. The sentence describes the doctor's ability to endure difficult interactions, which matches the definition of "patience" (the quality of enduring strain/suffering). "Patients" refers to people under medical care, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
2. The clue about the doctor taking time with difficult personalities directly relates to the trait of patience, as it shows the doctor's capacity to endure challenging situations, distinguishing it from the meaning of "patients".

Answer:

1. patience
2. taking his time with even the most difficult personalities under his care