Question

reread the underlined word in the passage. what does myers suggest by using the word insurmountable instead of challenging to describe his circumstances?
his problems were temporary, and he could do nothing about them.
his problems were annoying, but he was ready and willing to face them.
his problems were urgent, but he had creative ways to solve them.
his problems were difficult, and he feared he would not conquer them.

Explanation:

First, define the key terms: "challenging" means difficult but manageable, while "insurmountable" means impossible to overcome or conquer. Now match this to the options:

• Option 1: Incorrect, as "insurmountable" does not imply temporary.
• Option 2: Incorrect, as this describes a "challenging" situation, not insurmountable.
• Option 3: Incorrect, as "insurmountable" does not suggest solvable with creativity.
• Option 4: Correct, as it aligns with the meaning of insurmountable (extremely difficult, fear of not conquering).

Answer:

D. His problems were difficult, and he feared he would not conquer them.