Question : Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The extremely high cut-off marks this year have………….school admission-seekers to either…………for lesser known schools or change their subject preferences.
Option 1: cajoled,tell
Option 2: pressure, sit
Option 3: forced, settle
Option 4: concerned, compromise
Correct Answer:
forced, settle
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Explanation:
The correct words are 'forced and settle.'
Settle means to resolve or come to an agreement on something.
Forced refers to a gesture or expression that is produced or maintained with effort; it is artificial or unnatural.