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Mark the meaning that best fits the word or a phrase in the story.brightening

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Question

Mark the meaning that best fits the word or a phrase in the story.
brightening

Options

  • making (it) look bright and cheerful

  • lending (it) a special glow

  • causing (it) to appear hopeful

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Solution

brightening − lending (it) a special glow

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Chapter 10: The Great Stone Face–II - Working with Language [Page 133]

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Chapter 10 The Great Stone Face–II
Working with Language | Q 1.02 | Page 133

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