Question

i - ready determine the meaning of figurative language - quiz - level e
wide smile and tight hugs. she was a bolt of energy in a blue cardigan.
“i dont know if you two will be able to keep up with us,” mrs. kim joked, and then she yelled across the recreation room, “mr. salvatori, these young women are here to keep us out of trouble!”
a white - haired man strolled toward them. “great!” he boomed. “what do you have planned?”
“planned?” gina asked, looking over at molly. she had thought they would just sit around and talk, the way she had on so many afternoons with señor córdova and her grandfather.
“singing, dancing, juggling,” said mrs. kim, throwing these suggestions at gina and molly, who were too shocked to respond.
fill in the blanks to explain how mrs. kim is a “bolt of energy.”
mrs. kim tells the girls that they may not be able to
with her and the other
keep up
sit down
walk around
exciting
activities. the metaphor “bolt of energy” to help show that mrs. kim has a
personality.

Explanation:

The phrase "keep up with" is used when referring to being able to match someone's pace or level of activity. "Sit down" doesn't fit as Mrs. Kim is full - of - energy and has active plans. "Walk around" is more active but not the right phrasal verb here. The metaphor "bolt of energy" implies that Mrs. Kim is very lively and energetic.

Answer:

keep up; walk around; lively