Question

Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild, and consider the context clues.

Apt scholar that he was, they were equally apt teachers, never allowing him to linger long in error, and enforcing their teaching with their sharp teeth.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

tolerant or forgiving
kind or sympathetic
cautious or wary
skilled or capable

Answer 1

skilled or capable

Explanation: "Apt scholar" and "apt teachers" mean quick to learn / effective — they were capable and right for the task, as shown by "never allowing him to linger long in error."