Andrew worked hard to fulfill his many responsibilities. With all the extra classes he took after school and all the sports he played on weekends, he had to keep a rigorous schedule.
Dictionary
rigorous (rig uhruhs) adj. 1. strict or harsh 2. exact or accurate
When Yolanda first read this paragraph, she thought rigorous meant "balanced."
Based on the paragraph and the dictionary entry, was Yolanda correct?
O 1. No. Andrew's schedule must be precise and inflexible to include all of his activities.
2. No. Andrew's schedule is difficult and does not provide him enough time for relaxation.
3. Yes. Andrew must keep a balanced schedule because he has so many after-school activities.
O 4. Yes. Andrew's schedule is balanced with activities occurring during the week and on the weekend.