2. 8R4-What does the phrase "as a dog scents game" in line 14 of the story suggest about the narrator's actions? O A. He is enjoying the laughter of the other guests. O B. He feels on the verge of finding the prankster. C. He feels left out of the dinner conversation. D. He is alert to some hidden plan.

D

Explanation:

He feels a practical joke in the air, as a dog scents game. That means he senses the plan.

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b) the narrator's mental state is anguished.

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answer: b (host)

viruses use the cells of living organisms to reproduce. the cell which is used by virus is called as "host cell". it is a living cell in which virus multiplies, example bacteria, plant or an animal cell.

in this, the virus is a parasite, which uses host cell for its benefit (reproduction) by using the cell machinary of host cell.