Question

read the sentence. it seems as though my cat is driven to clean herself after i pet her. which words meaning is the closest to the meaning of driven as it is used in the sentence? a. compelled b. steered c. guided d. pressured

Explanation:

In the given sentence, "driven" implies a strong internal urge or compulsion for the cat to clean itself. "Compelled" means to be forced or strongly urged to do something, which is the closest in meaning. "Steered" and "guided" refer more to direction - giving, and "pressured" usually implies external force.

Answer:

A. compelled