Question

read the paragraph.

kiera had been on a few roller coasters, but she was now waiting in line for the biggest one she had ever seen. as she waited, kiera listened to the screams of happy riders and noticed several girls her age giggling as they finished the ride. this could be fun, she admitted. then she looked to the top of the roller coaster and started to have second thoughts. that first drop is so steep, she realized. after waiting in line for an hour, though, kiera was determined to hide how restless she felt from her friends.

select two words that could replace restless as it is used in the paragraph.

1. anxious
2. bored
3. uncertain
4. unhappy

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of "restless" in the paragraph. Kiera has second thoughts about the steep roller - coaster drop and is waiting in line for an hour. "Restless" here implies a feeling of unease or nervousness.

• "anxious" means feeling worried or nervous, which fits the context as Kiera is nervous about the roller - coaster ride.
• "uncertain" also fits as Kiera has second thoughts (showing uncertainty) about the ride and her feelings about it.
• "bored" would imply a lack of interest, but Kiera is more nervous/uncertain than bored.
• "unhappy" is too strong; she is more anxious/uncertain than unhappy.

Answer:

1. anxious, 3. uncertain