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Which of the following actions is best described as using a pencil?

  1. Drawing

  2. Running

  3. Skimming

  4. Grilling

The correct answer is: Drawing

Using a pencil is best described by the action of drawing. This is because pencils are primarily designed for creating marks on paper, which is a fundamental aspect of drawing. Drawing allows for a variety of expressions, whether it's sketching, writing, or illustrating. The physical properties of a pencil—such as the lead's ability to create lines of various thicknesses and the ease of erasing mistakes—make it ideal for artistic endeavors. In contrast, running refers to a physical activity that does not involve the use of a pencil at all. Skimming generally relates to reading or scanning text quickly and is also unrelated to the use of a pencil. Grilling involves cooking food over an open flame or heat source, which again does not necessitate the use of a pencil. Thus, drawing is the only action among the choices that directly connects to the typical use of a pencil, making it the most accurate description.