First Read: Concept Vocabulary
Identify the choice that best answers the question
What is the most likely meaning of the word attending as it is used in this sentence?
The man stayed at his daughter's bedside while she had the flu, attending to her by giving her water and wiping her
brow when she woke throughout the night.
A
taking charge of
B. making believe that
C. helping or caring for
D. listening carefully to

Respuesta :

Answer: c

Explanation:

If you notice the context clues, it says that the man ”attended“ her by giving her water and wiping her brow. This explains how the ans could be C because the man is helping and caring for her.

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The man stayed at his daughter's bedside while she had the flu, attending to her by giving her water and wiping her  brow when she woke throughout the night.

Using context clues, we can see that the man is beside her and taking care of her needs during the night.

From this, the only logical answer is that the man is helping or caring for his daughter.