What does the verb 'alternate' mean in this context?

• A. Take turns placing ends
• B. Place all ends together
• C. Remove ends
• D. Mix ends with filler

Answer: (A)

Taking turns is the idea here. To alternate means to switch who does the action from one moment to the next, doing it in sequence rather than everyone doing it at once. In this context, the correct choice describes you and a partner placing ends one after the other, making the action happen in turns.

The other options don’t fit because they describe different actions: doing all ends at the same time, removing ends, or mixing ends with filler.