In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
coerce; persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
coerce; persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.