Final answer:
The term that means to loosen, as a grip, or to take it easy is 'slacken'. 'Loosen' is a general term, but 'slacken' is more specific to easing a grip physically. 'Unwind' and 'relax' are more about stress relief.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following terms means to loosen, as a grip, or to take it easy: a) Slacken b) Loosen c) Unwind d) Relax. While 'loosen' is a more general term for making something less tight, 'slacken' specifically means to ease a tightness or tension. 'Unwind' and 'relax' are terms often associated with relieving stress or taking it easy rather than the physical act of making something less tight. However, 'slacken' is the most appropriate choice when referring to loosening a grip, as it indicates the easing of tightness in a physical sense. For the additional clues given:
- In what part of the word do you find the ? You will find the in 'unwrind.'
- Three of the words have to do with putting words down on paper. Those three are unrelated to the main question, as they do not typically mean to loosen a grip or relax.
- You can use a wrench to loosen a nut and bolt.
Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is a) Slacken.