Question

select the correct answer. read the paragraph. the trail veered on to the north side of the mountain and started to look quite precarious. the path dangerously narrowed with a steep drop on the left, while the trail itself was not only rocky but slippery as well. on the right, the ground rose into a high cliff that was covered with green moss. which phrase helps to determine the meaning of the word precarious in the paragraph? a. covered with green moss b. veered on c. rose into a high cliff d. dangerously narrowed

Explanation:

The word "precarious" implies danger and instability. The phrase "dangerously narrowed with a steep drop" best conveys a sense of instability and risk, which helps determine the meaning of "precarious" in the context of the paragraph.

Answer:

D. dangerously narrowed