Question

one day, the baker saw a \bread contest\ sign. \i can win this!\ he said. he made bread dough and put it in the oven. but the dough started to cling to the pan, as if it were glued on. the outside was burned, and the inside was uncooked. which of these clues helps you understand what \cling\ means?

Explanation:

The phrase "as if it were glued on" is a clue that helps to understand the meaning of "cling". It gives a vivid comparison to explain how the dough adheres to the pan.

Answer:

"as if it were glued on"