the mom left the room with a modicum of respect after her baby began---. a.sleeping,b.screaming,c.praying ,d.singing.my answer is (b)

Why wouldn't the best answer be a?

To determine the correct answer, let's break down the sentence and analyze the context.

The sentence states that the mom left the room "with a modicum of respect" after her baby began something. A modicum means a small amount or degree of something. So, the mom left the room feeling a small amount of respect.

Now let's analyze the options:

a) Sleeping: If the baby is sleeping, it doesn't really require the mom to leave the room with a modicum of respect. So this option can be eliminated.

b) Screaming: If the baby is screaming, the mom might feel frustrated or overwhelmed, which would not be connected to a modicum of respect. This option doesn't quite fit.

c) Praying: Although it is possible that the mom feels a modicum of respect after her baby begins praying, this is unlikely based on the context. This option can be eliminated.

d) Singing: If the baby began singing, it is possible for the mom to feel a modicum of respect. Leaving the room quietly in order to not disrupt the baby's singing could be seen as a display of respect.

Based on the given context and analysis, option (d) singing appears to be the most suitable answer.