Choose the meaning of the bold word.

What are the words that can solder cracked pride? (“The Scarlet Ibis")
(1 point)
Responses

mend
mend

alert
alert

calm
calm

upset

mend

To choose the meaning of the bold word in the sentence "What are the words that can solder cracked pride?" we can analyze the context of the sentence. In this case, the phrase "solder cracked pride" implies fixing or repairing damaged pride.

Given this context, the word "mend" would be the appropriate meaning of the bold word. Mend means to repair or fix something that is damaged or broken, which aligns with the idea of soldering cracked pride.

Therefore, the correct answer is: mend.

The meaning of the bold word "solder" in this context is to mend or repair.