She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks what the idiom "left her in the lurch" means in the context of the sentence.

Step 2: Explain the concept To "leave someone in the lurch" means to abandon them when they are in difficulty and need help or support. It is usually a sudden withdrawal of help at a critical time. It does not imply lying (deception), cutting someone out of a will (disinheriting), or showing rudeness (disrespect).

Step 3: Apply it to the sentence "She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch." The uncle was presumably supporting her schooling (paying fees, for example). He abandoned her and withdrew that support, so she could not continue.

Step 4: Check each option

• A. Her uncle deceived her: nothing suggests he lied or tricked her.
• B. Her uncle disinherited her: this concerns removal from an inheritance, which is not mentioned.
• C. Her uncle refused to help her: he abandoned her when she needed help. This fits the idiom.
• D. Her uncle disrespected her: this concerns manners and attitude, not support.

Answer: C. Her uncle refused to help her

Exam tip: For idiom questions, ask yourself, "What is the core situation?" With "in the lurch," think of abandoned when help was needed. Related idioms: "left high and dry" and "let down."