The pastor （ ） the women present to join him in prayer.

The pastor （ ） the women present to join him in prayer.
A、reminded
B、expected
C、compelled
D、requested
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：本题考查动词辨析。remind“提醒”，expect“预料，预期"， compel“强迫，迫使”， request“ 要求，请求 ”。句意：牧师要求在场的妇女们和他一起祈祷。故选D。