Question

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select the correct answer.
which of the following definitions best represents the meaning of the word invalided in this sentence from ernest hemingway’s “in another country”?
the doctor told me that the major’s wife, who was very young and whom he had not married until he was definitely invalided out of the war, had
died of pneumonia

a. to be promoted with medals or honors
b. to be tortured in prisoner of war camps
c. to be discharged in disgrace for not reporting to duty
d. to be removed from service due to injury or illness

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "invalided" in the sentence, we analyze the context. The major was involved in a war, and the word "invalided" relates to his exit from the war. Option A (promoted with honors) doesn't fit as exiting war due to promotion is illogical. Option B (tortured in POW camps) is unrelated to the context of being "invalided out". Option C (discharged in disgrace for not reporting) also doesn't match, as there's no indication of disgrace or dereliction of duty. Option D (removed from service due to injury or illness) makes sense in a war context, as soldiers are often discharged from service if they are injured or ill, which aligns with the idea of being "invalided out" of the war.

Answer:

D. to be removed from service due to injury or illness