His stepmother ______ him for his mistakes. Initially, Jack would reply sharply, but each time he felt the sting of his stepmother’s ringed hand on his cheek, he sank further into silence. A
Choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits the sentence.
His stepmother ______ him for his mistakes. Initially, Jack would reply sharply, but each time he felt the sting of his stepmother’s ringed hand on his cheek, he sank further into silence.
A. complimented
B. berated
C. praised
D. condemned