Question

Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics:

The coffee cup sat “precariously” on the edge of the table, so the slight brush of the dog’s tail sent it crashing to the floor.

A. briefly
B. Insecurely
C. permanently
D. solidly

Answer 1

Insecurely is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Insecurely.

Explanation:

Because in the statement, the coffee cup is misplaced, it's in a not secure position, that's why insecurely is the best match. The other part confirms this situation when says ''...the slight brush...'', which means that every touch could crash the cup.