From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

He was directed to write the letter. 

Answer Details

In the sentence "He was directed to write the letter," the word "directed" means to give an order or instruction. Therefore, the word or phrase closest in meaning to "directed" is "instructed." The person in the sentence was given a clear command to write the letter, rather than being advised, persuaded, or forced to do so.