Question

select the correct answer.
based on your knowledge of word parts, which word best completes this sentence?
stephen’s excellent performance in his french classes ____ him to try speaking only in french during his trip to paris
a. encased
b. emboldened
c. ensnared
d. encroached

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the word parts and meanings:

• "Encased" (A) means to enclose, which doesn't fit the context of encouraging to speak French.
• "Emboldened" (B) comes from "bold" (courage) + "en-" (to cause) + "-ed" (past tense). It means to give courage. Stephen's good performance in French class would give him the courage to speak only French in Paris, which fits.
• "Ensnared" (C) means to trap, which is irrelevant here.
• "Encroached" (D) means to intrude, which doesn't make sense in this context.

Answer:

B. emboldened