Question

1. benjamin was a lanky kid. he was the tallest kid in the class, and he was not a big kid. his mom packed him a lunch. he would get some more muscle on his bony arms and legs. what is the meaning of the word lanky in the sentence above? a) tall and thin b) muscular and tall c) huge and tall d) thin and short

Explanation:

The text mentions Benjamin was the tallest kid and had bony arms and legs, indicating he was thin. So "lanky" means tall and thin.

Answer:

a) tall and thin