Question

4. Roger made a mistake by latching onto Mrs. Jones's pocketbook. As used in this

sentence, what is the meaning of the word
latching?
a. seizing hold of
b. locking with a bar.
c. cutting with a sharp instrument

Answer 1

a. seizing hold of

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the process of elimination. Since it seems pretty logical that Roger didn't cut or lock Mrs.Jones's pocketbook, seizing it makes the most sense.

Answer 2

answer:
a. seizing hold of