Question

first read: selection vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
the word strike has multiple meanings. what is the meaning of strike in this paragraph from \my old home\?
\you have a pitchfork. you go across, and when you see it you strike
its a very cunning creature and will rush towards you and get away
between your legs. its fur is as slippery as oil...\
a. hit with force
b. discover suddenly
c. look directly in the eyes
d. run in the opposite direction

Explanation:

In the context of having a pitchfork and dealing with a creature, "strike" would mean to hit with force. Options B (discover suddenly) doesn't fit the action described with a pitchfork. Option C (look directly in the eyes) is not related to using a pitchfork. Option D (run in the opposite direction) is the opposite of what one would do with a pitchfork to deal with the creature.

Answer:

A. hit with force