Question

read the sentence.
using tweezers and a flashlight, meg carefully took out a splinter from her dogs paw.
now, revise the sentence to show that meg took out the splinter firmly and with precision.
using tweezers and a flashlight, meg carefully ______ a splinter from her dogs paw.
wrenched
extracted
removed
yanked

Explanation:

To show Meg took out the splinter firmly and with precision, we analyze the options:

• "wrenched" implies a forceful, rough pull, not precise.
• "extracted" means to remove (especially with care, precision, and firmness, like in medical/ careful removal contexts), fitting the need for precision and firmness.
• "removed" is too general, lacking the precision and firmness connotation.
• "yanked" is a sudden, rough pull, not precise.

So "extracted" is the best choice.

Answer:

extracted