Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The young king tried to speak, but his tongue seemed to ________ the roof of his mouth, and his lips refused to move.

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blank is (b) cleave to.
Cleave to means to stick tightly to something. (चिपक जाना)
In the sentence, the king's tongue was stuck to the roof of his mouth.
Example: The stamp cleaved to the envelope.
Other options:
· (a) divide to – doesn’t convey the intended meaning.
· (c) link to – means connect, but not appropriate here.
· (d) leave to – incorrect meaning in context.