Question

which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of “flatter”? he complimented his teacher to gain her approval. they ignored the new student in class. she argued with her brother over the last piece of cake.

Explanation:

The word "flatter" means to praise someone in order to gain their approval or favor. The first - sentence "He complimented his teacher to gain her approval" shows this meaning as complimenting is a form of flattery to get approval. The second sentence about ignoring a new student has nothing to do with flattery, and the third sentence about an argument over a cake also has no relation to flattery.

Answer:

He complimented his teacher to gain her approval.