Question

select the correct answer.
what does the word doted mean based on the context clues provided?
marvins grandfather doted on him because he was his only grandson. he loved spending time with marvin.
a. to be related
b. to show appreciation
c. to show a lot of attention
d. to be resentful

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "doted", we analyze the context. The grandfather loved spending time with Marvin (his only grandson). Option A ("to be related") is incorrect as the sentence is about the grandfather's actions, not just the relationship. Option B ("to show appreciation") is too vague; the context emphasizes spending time, which is about attention. Option D ("to be resentful") is opposite to the positive tone of loving to spend time. Option C ("to show a lot of attention") fits because spending time with someone shows focused attention, matching the grandfather's behavior.

Answer:

C. to show a lot of attention