Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 130: Answer and Explanation
Question: 130
David had just turned fourteen when, walking back from school, he heard the pathetic whimper. The puppy was small-obviously malnourished and feeble-and much too young to be away from its mother. David removed his jacket and coddled the pup against his chest as he walked briskly back to the Hardings, rehearsing what he might say. To his surprise, Mr. Harding's only requests were that David keep the frail animal in his own room.
As used in the text, the word "coddled" most nearly means
- A. spoiled.
- B. humored.
- C. cosseted.
- D. indulged.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
(C) Cosseted makes the most sense here since one of its definitions is "to cuddle or caress lovingly." Choices (A), (B), and (D) can be eliminated because, although they are ways David may treat the dog, they are not reflective of his hugging the animal to his chest.
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