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Cecilia's room was an utter mess; there were clothes all over the floor and items were

strewn about. She must have been neglecting it for weeks.
What does "neglecting" mean in this sentence?
O failing to care for
unable to clean
O using items inappropriately
working to improve

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Answer:

failing to care for because neglect means "failed to care for properly"

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Answer:

Neglecting in this sentence means more of failing to care for her room. Not paying attention to her room in a sense.

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