Question

Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild, and consider the context clues.


He did not like to be approached on his blind side. Of this offence Buck was unwittingly guilty, and the first knowledge he had of his indiscretion was when Sol-leks whirled upon him and slashed his shoulder to the bone for three inches up and down.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?


consistently or dependably

accidentally or unintentionally

woefully or unhappily

secretly or cautiously


the answer is: B.accidentally or unintentionally

Answer 1

Answer:

What is the meaning of the underlined word unwittingly guilty?

accidentally or unintentionally.

Explanation:

This is because, for someone to be unwittingly guilty means that, the person did the act unintentionally (That is, he or she never planned to do that in the first place. But due to lack of information or ignorance, he or she committed the act.)

Answer 2

Answer:

B) accidentally or unintentionally

Explanation:

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