Multiple choice

She ........... down and held her frozen hands towards the fire.

  1. crouched

  2. curbed

  3. crept

  4. creaked

  5. cringed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crouched means to lower your body close to the ground by bending your knees. When someone warms their hands by a fire, they naturally crouch down to get closer to the heat. The other options don't fit this context.

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