Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
He was given a lot of pressure to sign the deed.
- told
- forced
- asked
- No improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option .
The noun forced means to strongly compel someone to do something; to put a lot of pressure on trying to persuade him to do something that fits correctly in the sentence and improves the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Told is the past form of tell which means to communicate information in spoken or written words.
- Asked is the past form of the ask , which means to say something to obtain an answer.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "He was forced to sign the deed".
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