Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1)_______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2)_______ employees to accept new technology. (3)________ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) _____their skills. This is possible only (5)______ effective communication between the management and the employees.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.
Option 1:
deactivate
Option 2: dissuade
Option 3: discourage
Option 4: persuade
Correct Answer: persuade
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
The correct response is 'persuade.'
Explanation:
- Let us investigate the significance of the given options. -
- deactivate - make inactive (something) by disconnecting or destroying it.
- dissuade - persuade (someone) not to take a specific action.
-Discourage means to make someone feel depressed or hopeless.
- persuade - persuade (someone) to do something by using logic or argument.
- The given blank requires a word to describe the coaxing of the employees.
- The above definitions indicate that persuade is the correct word for the given blank.
- As a result, option 4 is the correct answer.
