Question 9
Domain 1: English Language ProficiencyThe mayor was adamant about the need for wider streets in the neighborhood.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Adamant" means firm and unyielding in opinion or purpose. In "The mayor was adamant about the need for wider streets," the mayor is shown as refusing to change his stance, which matches "unyielding."
Why each option is right or wrong
A. distressed
"Distressed" means upset or suffering, not firm in opinion.
B. unyielding
"Adamant" denotes a fixed, inflexible stance, so the sentence describes the mayor as refusing to soften or change his position on widening the streets. Among the choices, "unyielding" matches that exact sense of firmness and resistance to persuasion.
C. displeased
"Displeased" means unhappy or annoyed, not stubbornly determined.
D. unconcerned
"Unconcerned" is the opposite of caring strongly about the issue.