Question

choose the word whose connotation and denotation best match the text.
tracy didnt win every tennis match, but her ______ love for the sport kept her motivated through good times and bad. she kept on training, and her skills gradually improved.
ardent
unhealthy
excessive
vicious

Explanation:

The text describes Tracy's positive, enduring love for tennis that motivates her through all circumstances. "Ardent" means passionate and enthusiastic, which fits this positive connotation and denotation. The other options ("unhealthy", "excessive", "vicious") have negative or extreme negative meanings that do not match the context of a motivating, positive love for the sport.

Answer:

ardent