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OpenStudy (anonymous):

fan and medal? Which word, if substituted for "rummaged" in the second paragraph, would best retain the meaning of the passage? Fumbled Battered Searched Scavenged

OpenStudy (anonymous):

He rummaged patiently among the papers, and when he at last found the one he was looking for, he smiled.

OpenStudy (kaylee_td):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was thinking searched but after i looked up the words i think fumbled makes sense as well?

OpenStudy (kaylee_td):

I would say fumbled :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks for the help!

OpenStudy (kaylee_td):

No problem :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Fumbled is wrong.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@helper1212 whats the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

searched @helper1212

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