Which option most closely defines 'alternate' in this instruction?

• A. To take turns in placement
• B. To place all ends simultaneously
• C. To remove the ends
• D. To compress ends tightly

Answer: (A)

Alternate means doing actions in rotation—one step after another, not all at once. In this instruction, alternate in placement guides you to place one end, then switch to the other end, and repeat in sequence. That’s why taking turns is the best fit, rather than doing everything at the same moment.

The other options don’t match the idea of sequencing. Placing all ends simultaneously would contradict the notion of alternating. Removing the ends is a different action altogether, and compressing ends tightly is about tightness or pressure, not the order of placement.