Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence.
My entire family left me in the lurch when I went to them after I divorced my husband.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. refused to help me in my distress.
The phrase "in the lurch" means being left in a difficult or helpless situation, especially without support.
Therefore, "refused to help me in my distress" best conveys the intended meaning of being abandoned during a challenging time.
The other options do not match the context.