Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning to the word in bold.

The surgeon used forceps to hold the cotton swab over the open wound.

  1. a pair of scissors

  2. type of tongs

  3. surgical gloves

  4. a visor

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

‘Forceps’ are two forked instruments used to lift and hold items as in a surgery.