Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word with nearly the same meaning as the key phrase.

Showing serious feeling or intention

  1. Early

  2. Eagle

  3. Earnest

  4. Earth

  5. Eager

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Earnest' means showing sincere and intense conviction or serious purpose. It directly matches the definition 'showing serious feeling or intention.' 'Eager' is close but implies more enthusiasm than seriousness.