Fill the blank, please.

1. Though his parents urged him to be more ________, Billy was naturally shy and timid.

2. Hannah tried not to let the way someone dressed _______ her opinion of that person.

I say 1. assertive

2. affect

Both are correct. Nice!

Thank you!!!!!!! They were correct!!! I appreciate all your help! I am praying for you because of how nice you are. :)

You're welcome!

And thanks, Haily! We can all use prayer, for sure! =)

1. Though his parents urged him to be more outgoing, Billy was naturally shy and timid.

To fill in the blank, we need to find a word that means the opposite of "shy" and "timid," which is "outgoing." One way to approach this is to think about words that describe a person who is sociable, confident, or extroverted. "Outgoing" is a good fit because it accurately describes someone who is comfortable in social situations.

2. Hannah tried not to let the way someone dressed affect her opinion of that person.

To fill in the blank, we need to find a word that means the impact or influence on Hannah's opinion. One way to approach this is to think about words related to how someone's appearance might affect others' perceptions. "Influence" is a good fit because it conveys the idea that how someone dresses can impact the opinion others form about them.