After trying for fifteen minutes, Andrew felt ________.a)accomplished...
After trying for fifteen minutes, Andrew felt hopeless. The treatment Andrew applied was a special method which required a blanket, two basins one filled with icy cold water and the other one with hot water. Hewrapped the baby in the blanket and juggled the baby in both the basins to bring the respiration.
After trying for fifteen minutes, Andrew felt ________.a)accomplished...
Explanation:
The given sentence describes Andrew's feeling after trying for fifteen minutes. The options given are accomplished, hopeful, hopeless, and confident. The most appropriate option that describes Andrew's feeling is "hopeless." Here's why:
1. Context: The context of the sentence suggests that Andrew had been trying to do something for fifteen minutes. However, he was unable to achieve the desired result. This means that he faced some sort of difficulty or obstacle.
2. Emotional response: Andrew's emotional response to this difficulty is described in the sentence. The word "felt" indicates that he experienced a certain emotion. This emotion is further elaborated in the options.
3. Option analysis: The option "accomplished" is incorrect because Andrew did not achieve anything. The option "hopeful" is incorrect because there is no indication that Andrew is optimistic about his chances of success. The option "confident" is incorrect because there is no indication that Andrew has a strong belief in his abilities. Therefore, the only option that fits the context and emotional response is "hopeless."
In conclusion, the correct answer is option C, "hopeless."