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As used at the end of paragraph 4 ("I suspect... years"), "scratching at most nearly means

А
attempting to solve.
B
wanting to erase.
c) concealing from others.
D
failing to progress.

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Answer: I think it’s D

User Michael Tsang
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Answer:

A. attempting to solve

Step-by-step explanation:

The author has been trying to get information about her mother’s secret recipes for years. She has been asking her mother questions, observing her mother cooking, and researching recipes online; the expression “scratching at” conveys the author’s long-term persistence in attempting to solve the mysteries of her mother’s recipes.

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