Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. to cry

「なく」 means to cry.
Answer: to cry.
Why not the others: to praise: that is the meaning of 「ほめる」. to return (something): that is the meaning of 「かえす」. to put on (a hat): that is the meaning of 「かぶる」.

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