The Managing Director ........... Staff to work had with a promise of high salary :
Correct answer: A. motivates
- A. motivates
- B. mitigates
- C. maneuvers
- D. minces
Explanation
The sentence suggests that the Managing Director is encouraging or inspiring the staff to work hard by promising them a high salary. The word "motivates" means to stimulate or encourage someone to take action or achieve a goal. In this context, the Managing Director is motivating the staff by offering the incentive of a higher salary.
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