Question

the trail veered off 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. dangerously narrowed b. covered with green moss c. rose into a high cliff d. veered off

Explanation:

The word "precarious" means dangerous or uncertain. The phrase "dangerously narrowed" provides context suggesting risk and instability, which helps determine the meaning of "precarious". Other phrases like "covered with green moss", "rose into a high cliff" and "veered off" do not directly relate to the sense of danger conveyed by "precarious".

Answer:

A. dangerously narrowed