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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.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.

A

deactivate

B

dissuade

C

persuade

D

discourage

Solution

option  C persuade fits correct here contexually,

as persuade means to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons

other three words are antonym of the given words and hence are negative words and do not fit here