Multiple choice

The child ........ up to her mother.

  1. curtailed

  2. croaked

  3. cuddled

  4. creased

  5. credited
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Cuddled' means to hold close for affection or comfort, exactly what a child does seeking closeness with a mother. 'Curtailed' means reduced, 'croaked' means spoke roughly, 'creased' means wrinkled, 'credited' means attributed - only 'cuddled' expresses affectionate physical closeness.

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