Question

What is the most likely meaning of the word attending as it is used in this sentence?
The man stayed at daughter’s bedside while she had the flu, attending to
her by giving her water and wiping her brow when she woke throughout
the night.
A. taking charge of
B. making believe that
C. helping or caring for
D. listening carefully to

Answer 1

C. helping or caring for

In this context "attending to her" means providing care—giving water and wiping her brow—rather than pretending, listening, or simply taking charge.