Verifying Word Meanings Quick Check

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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.

Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have?

(1 point)
Responses

excited
excited

comforted
comforted

drove away
drove away

calmed down

1 answer

In the context of the sentence, "alienated" means "drove away." Marco's attempts to help caused his friend to avoid him, indicating that his actions created a sense of separation or distance. Therefore, the correct response is:

drove away