Select the correct pair of prepositions to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

Although universities often advise them ____ having a job, many students now work _____ term-time due to financial pressures.

against; during

The correct answer is Option (3) → against; during

Although universities often advise them against having a job, many students now work during term-time due to financial pressures.

The phrase "advise against" means to recommend that someone should not do something. This fits the context where universities might caution students about the time commitment of a job interfering with studies.

"During" is used to show that something happens continuously throughout a period of time. Working during term-time means working for the whole period that school is in session.