Question

..but as he drove his lance-point into the sail the wind whirled it round with such force that it shivered the lance to pieces, sweeping with it horse and rider, who went rolling over on the plain, in a sorry condition.

Which definition matches the use of the word shivered in in the excerpt?

A. Stuck
B.Swung
C.Splintered
D. Surrenderd

Answer 1

I'm aware there are multiple definitions to all of these words but I beleive that in the context given, splintered (C) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stuck= push a sharp or pointed object into or through (something)

Swung=move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Splintered=break or cause to break into small sharp fragments.

Surrendered=cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.

Key phrase:"shivered the lance to pieces"