This action is an example of affect display or kinesics.
Explanation:
Affect display is an example of non verbal communication in which <u>someone does some gesture from their body or face that betrays their emotional state or what they are thinking.</u>
It is evident in the passage that the batter is
- nervous
- eager to outplay the pitcher
The biting of the nail while watching the pitcher closely is a telltale sign of this.
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "An unabridged English-language dictionary is a shortened dictionary for everyday use, and it is the dictionary that most people have in their homes and offices."
I believe it should be recited c. sorrowful. My second answer would be b.wistful. Hope this helps.
The second choice by traditional means
"<span>Working respectfully and effectively with a group and doing your share"
The other options express more selfishness than teamwork</span>
