Question

Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. The dogs would often skulk about the camp. (1 point) They would fight for leadership. They would bury themselves in the snow. They would move secretively, often looking for food. They would walk in a bad-tempered or annoyed way.

Answer 1

Answer:

They would move secretively, often looking for food.

Explanation:

Skulking is the act of an individual or anyone who secretly creeps around, keeping out of sight, and usually have some bad intentions.

Among the options given in the question, the best use of the word 'skulk' is in the sentence "they would move secretively, often looking for food".

It shows the manner in which the dogs would loiter around the place, looking for food or any chance of getting food.

Thus, the correct match to the word "skulk" will be in the sentence

They would move secretively, often looking for food.

Answer 2

"The dogs would often skulk about the camp."

The correct answer is C) They would move secretively, often looking for food.

Skulk means hiding quietly or moving around as if trying to not be seen, usually with bad intentions.

Example:

"I'm not going to allow them to keep sulking when we need to be seen and heard."