In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The authorities would not ______ to the strikers' demands.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. accede.
- Accept means consent to receive or undertake something offered.
- Accede means agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
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Accession means the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power.
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Access means the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
'Accede' becomes the correct fill for the blank because the sentence tries to talk about the fact that the authorities will not agree to the demands of the strikers. The rest of the options bear slightly different meanings.