After working on it for days. Xavier finally finished the _ puzzle. It was hard.
Correct answer: B. Difficult
- A. Easy
- B. Difficult
- C. Dangerous
- D. Wise
Explanation
The sentence should read: "After working on it for days, Xavier finally finished the difficult puzzle. It was hard."Here's why:- "Difficult" describes a puzzle that is challenging, complex, or requiring a lot of effort to solve.- The sentence implies that the puzzle was hard, which aligns with the description of it being difficult.
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