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15 May, 22:53

Reread the following excerpt from "The Necklace":

Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she threw the invitation spitefully upon the table, murmuring: "What do you suppose I want with that?"

Which word most closely replaces the word "spitefully" in this excerpt?

A. Eagerly B. Sadly C. Reluctantly D. Resentfully

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  1. 15 May, 23:16
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    D - resentfully

    by reading context clues, you can tell that the woman was angry (spiteful) at her husband. resentful is a synonym of spiteful
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