allery'Flailed at the surface' suggests that the author was
ACalmly swimming
BStriking out wildly and helplessly with his arms
CReading a book at the side
DDiving deliberately downwards
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Striking out wildly and helplessly with his arms
To flail is to wave or thrash about violently and without control — the author is helplessly struggling to stay above water, not swimming calmly or diving.
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