Read the selection. then, answer the questions that follow.

i’ve come to terms with my dreaminess, my absent-mindedness—well, okay, my ditziness! why do i characterize myself this way? a few examples might make this description very clear. they might include such mild eccentricities as mismatched socks and paint smudges on jeans and in hair. or i could cite more embarrassing moments, perhaps having to do with personal hygiene or misunderstandings. but why bother with the descriptions; you’ve probably already grasped the idea!

a) somber and weighty
b) driven and intense
c) neutral and lifeless
d) humorous and informal

warning ; do not guess !