Choose the correct option.We felt as if the ground was _ beneath our feet.
Correct answer: C. Slipping
- A. Digging
- B. Sinking
- C. Slipping
- D. Bursting
Explanation
This is an informal expression that means feeling unstable or losing one's footing. It's often used metaphorically to describe a situation where things are unpredictable or uncertain. In the context of the sentence, it conveys the idea that the ground is not stable beneath our feet.
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