Question

Choose the meaning that best matches the word in parentheses .

After disturbing the wasp's nest, the girl began (flailing) her arms in an attempt to swat away the swarming insects.

1.thrashing wildly

2.beating in time

3.moving in a pattern

4.flapping up and down

4 is my answer is it correct?

Reed

Answer 1

Flailing is to wave or swing wildly. Given the context, being attacked by wasps, the correct answer is (A) since this choice addresses the action more correctly (thrashing instead of simply flapping) and describes its extent (wildly).

Cheers.

Answer 2

When you do not know or are unsure of the meaning of a word, look it up. You can do that by typing the word in your browser (Bing, Google, Yahoo, whatever is available to you)followed by the word "definition".

Or go to:

http://www.mirriam-webster.com

Answer 3

Its A

Answer 4

I believe the answer is (A) Thrashing Wildly.