Question

2.04: Effects of Language: "Incident" and "Afternoon in School — The Last Lesson"

Which word most effectively completes the sentence and conveys the strongest connotation?

During parent-teacher conferences, the principal told Jane’s parents that she was an _____ young lady but that her enthusiasm could lead her to be disruptive to the other children.

aggressive
energetic

envious

active

Answer 1

The answer is energetic

Answer 2

It's likely energetic, aggressive and envious don't fit with the sentence. It could be active, however the question asks for the strongest connotation and active is not the strongest.