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Read the sentence from "The Land of Red Apples."

"What does the word 'reproving' mean in the sentence?"

"Their mothers, instead of reproving such rude curiosity, looked closely at me, and attracted their children's further notice to my blanket."

A. correcting
B. initiating
C. conveying
D. ignoring



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Final answer:

The word 'reproving' in the sentence means 'correcting' without harsh criticism.


Explanation:

Reproving in the sentence means correcting. It refers to the mothers not scolding but rather examining the situation closely. They weren't criticizing but rather showing disapproval in a gentle way.


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