Question

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) is incorrect as it's the opposite of being removed. Option B (tortured in POW camps) is not supported by the context. Option C (discharged in disgrace for not reporting) doesn't fit as there's no indication of disgrace or failure to report. Option D (removed from service due to injury or illness) makes sense in a war context, as soldiers are often discharged from service because of injuries or illnesses sustained during war.

Answer:

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