Question

read the passage. this semester, with some trepidation, i decided to take a class on shakespeares tragedies. i appreciate that ms. robertson establishes clear expectations for students: the course requirements are rigorous but fair. on the first day of class, she handed out a detailed syllabus listing all the required readings, in - class projects, homework assignments, and tests. the course is definitely challenging, but in a good way, and ms. robertson is always very supportive and encouraging. select the two words that are most similar in meaning to rigorous as it is used in the passage. 1. demanding 2. harsh 3. rigid 4. severe 5. thorough

Explanation:

"Rigorous" in the passage means the course requirements are strict and demanding. "Demanding" implies high - level requirements and effort is needed, similar to "rigorous". "Thorough" also suggests a high level of comprehensiveness and strictness in the requirements, which is in line with the context. "Harsh", "rigid", and "severe" have more negative connotations of being overly strict or unyielding, which don't match the positive - toned context as well.

Answer:

1. demanding
2. thorough