Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
A
wrote on
B
stood on
C
walked over
D
bent over
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
crouched; a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12566)