Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Haider wanted to convince his parents, but his attempts were _.
Correct answer: B. In vain
- A. Successful
- B. In vain
- C. Plausible
- D. Coercive
Explanation
Correct Answer: b. In vain - Explanation: The correct answer is 'in vain,' which means that the attempts were unsuccessful. - Why other options are not correct: - a. Successful: Successful attempts do not convey the sense of failure described in the sentence. - c. Plausible: Plausible attempts do not fit the context of being unsuccessful. - d. Coercive: Coercive attempts imply force, which is not the intended meaning.
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