Question

Read the following snippet and answer the question that follows:
Jane, from Manchester, has been taking in foster pets for more than four years, having been among the first to sign up when 'Paws for Kids' started in March 1999.
What is the meaning of 'foster' in the phrase 'foster pets'?

• A. Harm
• B. Discourage
• C. To nurture
• D. Block

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

To nurture

'Foster pets' means to take care of pets.

Option A - 'Harm' means to cause danger. It is completely opposite to what foster means. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Discourage' means to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic and positive about something, or less willing to do something. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'Block' means to prevent something from happening or succeeding. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option C - 'To nurture' means 'to take care of'. Thus option C is the correct answer.

'Foster' in the phrase 'foster pets' means 'to nurture pets'.