Question

Execute:

1. To put to death
2. To perform; do
3. To create
4. To make valid, as by signing
Look at the dictionary entry.

Which is the best meaning for execute as it is used in this sentence from paragraph four?

They saw the dog's teeth had slipped the hand, heard a kick, saw the dog execute a flanking jump and get home on the stranger's leg, and heard the rip of his trousering.
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4

please help

Answer 1

Definition 2, which is B. This tells that the dog is performing something. Which means that he is executing (performing) the action of which he is doing.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Definition 2 would be the correct answer.