Question

Despite the volunteers' _____________ in sandbagging the banks of the Mississippi River, the rising water spread, ruining the season's crops.

A.
perseverance

B.
deference

C.
subservience

D.
elation

Answer 1

is it a i am not shure

Answer 2

Hello @AmTnRider! Welcome to OpenStudy, love!

To answer this question, you need to know what each word means. What is the best word that fits in the sentence?

Answer 3

i thank it would be a

Answer 4

i am not shure

Answer 5

Well, lets see. Taken from Dictionary.com. "steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. " I believe your correct because all the others mean something way different. Good job. :)

Answer 6

i agree with @gabbyalicorn

Answer 7

@AmTnRider If you need any more help, just tag me, kay? Thankies! Bye!