(Paragraph 4)Into this environment stepped a very determined woman. Francis Gabe hated housework. She said, "Housework is a thankless, unending job, a nerve tangling-bore. Who wants it? Nobody! With my jaw set hard, I was determined there had to be a better way!" Setting her imagination to work, Gabe decided to invent a house that cleaned itself.
1. Which phrase best represents the meaning of the word determined in paragraph 4.
A. planned to succeed
B. asked about
C. tried to work
D. disliked
The phrase "With my jaw set hard" suggests that the word "determined" in paragraph 4 means "planned to succeed". This is because the phrase implies a strong determination and resolve to achieve a specific goal, which aligns with the meaning of the word "determined".
