Question

what does the word \mauled\ mean in the sentence?
the street dog had mauled shiny.

pampered
supported
defended
attacked

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence context

The sentence is "The street dog had mauled Shiny." A street dog's behavior toward an individual (Shiny) in a typical narrative context suggests a physical action.

Evaluate the definition of "mauled"

To "maul" means to attack and injure someone or something, typically by scratching or tearing.

Compare with the given options

• "pampered" means treated with extreme kindness or care, which is the opposite.
• "supported" means held up or assisted, which does not fit a street dog's typical aggressive action.
• "defended" means protected from harm, which is also incorrect.
• "attacked" is a direct synonym for the aggressive action of mauling.

Answer:

• pampered
• supported
• defended
• attacked (Correct answer)