Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

She sat ....... on the end of a pencil, waiting for inspiration.

  1. chattering

  2. cheating

  3. chewing

  4. chasing

  5. chopping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To chew means to bite and work food in the mouth. Chewing on the end of a pencil is a common nervous habit while thinking. The other verbs don't describe this repetitive action with an object.

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