Question

read this excerpt. what does the phrase \drew near\ most closely mean?
a went closer to
b ran away from
c put together
d made a picture
the king drew near the wise man. he asked the man his three questions.

Explanation:

The phrase "drew near" is a common English expression. In the context of the king approaching the wise man to ask questions, "drew near" means to move closer. "Went closer to" is the most appropriate synonym. "Ran away from" is the opposite. "Put together" and "made a picture" are not relevant to the action of approaching.

Answer:

A. went closer to