LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He is a clinging child.

Analyze the question: The sentence is "He is a clinging child." You are asked to choose the option that best explains the information it conveys.

Explain the concept: "Clinging" comes from the verb cling, which means to hold on tightly to someone or something. When it describes a person, especially a child, it means the child is overly dependent. Such a child always wants to stay close to a particular person and won't let go. This is the idea of attachment or possessiveness.

Step-by-step solution:

• A. he is possessive: A clinging child holds tightly to a person and does not want to be separated from them. This is the closest in meaning, since possessiveness is about holding on and not letting go.
• B. he likes to cling with his sister: The sentence says nothing about a sister. This adds information that isn't there.
• C. he is a bully: A bully is aggressive and intimidates others. This has nothing to do with clinging.
• D. he is a handsome young man: This is unrelated. "Clinging" says nothing about looks, and the sentence says "child," not "young man."

Tip: In "best explains" questions, first break the word down to its root meaning (cling = hold tightly). Then eliminate options that add new details (like the sister in B) or describe a completely different trait (like C and D).