Which sentence uses the word engage in the sense closest to this definition?

engage: to attract and hold the attention of; engross
Engaging the automobile's clutch is the first lesson a new driver learns.
Writing engaged him so thoroughly that the passing weeks seemed like days.
The army engaged the enemy on terrain favorable to its smaller numbers.
Mary had so much to do that she had to engage a wedding planner.

Question

Which sentence uses the word engage in the sense closest to this definition? 

engage: to attract and hold the attention of; engross
Engaging the automobile's clutch is the first lesson a new driver learns.
Writing engaged him so thoroughly that the passing weeks seemed like days.
The army engaged the enemy on terrain favorable to its smaller numbers.
Mary had so much to do that she had to engage a wedding planner.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

c?

anonymous · Answer

I think B.

anonymous · Answer

yeah maybe it is b haha thank you

hugsnotughs · Answer

I see this is rather difficult. But a way to make it easier would be to see what words you can replace "engage" with in each option.

e.g.,

Engaging the automobile's clutch is the first lesson a new driver learns.

 I
 I
 v

"Moving the automobiles clutch into position is the first lesson a new driver learns."

hugsnotughs · Answer

Sorry for the late reply, though. I guess Tootles has it covered.