Question

read the paragraph.
the old woman held the worn teddy bear close to her heart, her eyes filled with tears. it had been her favorite toy as a child. even though it was faded and threadbare, it was still precious to her. she was sentimental about the teddy bear and would never consider parting with it.
what does the word \sentimental\ suggest about the womans feelings for the teddy bear?
a. it suggests that she is living in the past and unable to move on.
b. it implies that she is overly emotional and attached to the past.
c. it implies that she is unable to let go of material possessions.
d. it suggests that she values the memories it represents.

Explanation:

The paragraph states the teddy bear was her favorite as a child and still precious. "Sentimental" here relates to emotional value from memories. Option A's "unable to move on" is too extreme. Option B's "overly emotional" is not supported. Option C's focus on material possessions is wrong. Option D aligns with valuing memories (childhood favorite, precious).

Answer:

D. It suggests that she values the memories it represents.