Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below:-
"Pakhom ______ with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → negotiated
Complete sentence: Pakhom negotiated with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees. The sentence ends with "the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees": a price was agreed after discussion.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) played | to take part in a game or amuse oneself with someone (playing does not settle a price) | The children played with the puppy all evening. |
| (2) negotiated (answer) | to discuss terms with someone in order to reach an agreement, as in bargaining over a price | The union negotiated with the management for higher wages. |
| (3) disagreed | to have a different opinion (if Pakhom had disagreed, the deal would not have been closed) | The two scientists disagreed about the cause of the disease. |
| (4) fought | to quarrel or struggle against someone (a fight does not end in a friendly deal) | The two brothers fought over the property. |