Question
Shaina was the team leader for the physics project, but she feit ambivalent
about her role, which was frustrating and annoying to her team. At first, Shaina was
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then
answer Part B.
full of energy and excitement, favoring only the most innovative and complex projects
proposed by her teammates. Once the team settled on a project and Shaina realized Part A
how much work it was going to be, however, her enthusiasm faltered. As the deadline What does the word ambivalent mean in the paragraph?
loomed and the burden of responsibility weighed on her, Shaina became increasingly
reluctant to lead.
• 1. conceited
• 2. conflicted
• 3. criticized
• 4. pressured