Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
Physical courage urges a man to risk injury to death.

• A. compels
• B. forces
• C. persuades
• D. forbids

Answer 1

The correct option is C persuades

The highlighted word, in this context, means 'encourages'.

Option B is correct. 'Persuades' also means 'encourages'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Compels' means 'forces' and 'Forbids' means 'does not allow'.