Sarah hardly noticed whenever someone made a negative comment about her. Her sister, however, was more _.
Correct answer: A. Sensitive
- A. Sensitive
- B. Disinterested
- C. Sociable
- D. Frivolous
- E. Grateful
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Sarah hardly noticed whenever someone made a negative comment about her. Her sister, however, was more sensitive."Here's why:- "Sensitive" means easily affected by the emotions or comments of others, which contrasts with Sarah's ability to ignore negative comments.- The sentence implies that Sarah's sister is more emotionally responsive to criticism or negative feedback.
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