Choose the one word that can replace the phrase.

A person who looks on the bright side.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. optimist

  1. Step 1: Analyze the provided definition: an individual who habitually expects positive results and focuses on the favorable aspects of life.
  2. Step 2: Review the vocabulary options: a pessimist expects the worst, a cynic distrusts human sincerity, a sceptic doubts established truths, and an optimist maintains a hopeful outlook.
  3. Step 3: Therefore, the word that accurately replaces the phrase is optimist.
Answer
optimist.
Why not the others: The alternative words (pessimist, cynic, sceptic) denote different character traits, professions, or behavioral tendencies that do not fit the exact definition.

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