Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The baby bird was _________ by its mother.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. abandoned.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- abandoned- left without needed protection, care, or support.
- sacrificed- to give up something that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important.
- thrown- to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly.
- renounced- to say formally that you no longer want to have something or to be connected with something.
"Abandoned" which means "left without needed protection, care, or support." fits in the context appropriately.
Hence, it will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
The baby bird was abandoned by its mother.