Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He was not ready at first to come with us for the picnic but we ______ him.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. persuaded
- Persuaded means 'to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons'
- Example:- Rose is going to take years to persuade her mom.
- The given statement gives the meaning that the people induced him to come with them to the picnic.
- Correct Sentence:- He was not ready at first to come with us for the picnic but we persuaded him.