Question

1. which of these calls is most likely to sound desperate? base your answer on the meaning of desperate.

a call for help
a call for an order,
a call for a game to start
a call for an investigation

Explanation:

The word "desperate" implies a sense of urgency and a strong need for help. A call for help is likely to be made in a desperate situation as the person is in a difficult or urgent state and needs assistance. A call for an order, a call for a game to start, or a call for an investigation do not typically convey the same sense of urgency and need as a call for help.

Answer:

A. a call for help