Question

part a
what is most likely the meaning of cocked as it is used in this sentence from \ambush\? base your answer on context.
his shoulders were slightly stooped, his head cocked to the side as if listening for something.
a. looking toward the front
b. tilted in a particular direction
c. moving back and forth quickly
d. raised briefly to signal greeting
part b
which words from the sentence are a context clue that most clearly supports the answer to part a?
a. slightly stooped
b. to the side
c. as if listening
d. for something

Explanation:

In the sentence, "his head cocked to the side as if listening for something", the context suggests a tilting motion. The phrase "to the side" indicates a direction - specific tilt. For Part B, "to the side" clearly supports the idea of the head being tilted in a particular direction as the meaning of "cocked".

Answer:

Part A: B. tilted in a particular direction
Part B: B. to the side