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.

The correct answer is Option 3)

Key Points

• The phrase "left me in the lurch" means to abandon someone when they are in trouble or in a difficult situation. (मुसीबत में छोड़ देना)
  • Example: He left me in the lurch when I needed him the most.
• "Refused to help me in my distress" means not providing assistance when someone is in a state of suffering or difficulty. (मेरी परेशानी में मदद करने से इनकार कर दिया)
  • Example: My friends refused to help me in my distress, leaving me to cope on my own.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. refused to help me in my distress.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Attempted to harass me (मुझे परेशान करने की कोशिश की): Tried to annoy or trouble me.
  • Example: He attempted to harass me by constantly calling and messaging.
• Blamed only me for my failure (मेरी असफलता के लिए केवल मुझे दोषी ठहराया): Held me solely responsible for my failure.
  • Example: They blamed only me for my failure in the project.
• Scorned me for committing mistakes (गलतियाँ करने के लिए मेरी अवहेलना की): Showed contempt or disdain towards me for making errors.
  • Example: My teacher scorned me for committing mistakes in the exam.