Question

Select the correct option that completes the sentence.
If you successfully change somebody's opinion about something, you _______.

• A. Persuade
• B. Convict
• C. Contradict
• D. Concede

Answer 1

The correct option is A Persuade

In order to fill in the blank with the correct verb, let's understand the meanings of each option given.

NOTE: The main clause is the definition of the verb in the second clause/subordinate clause. Looking at the definition, we understand that the verb is a word that is about changing others' opinions.

Option B - 'Convict' means to decide officially in the court of law that someone is guilty of a crime. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Contradict' means to say the opposite of what someone has said. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Concede' means to accept that someone or something is true after denying to accept it in the first place. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Persuade' means to convince someone to change their views and opinions. It is a verb that is defined in the main clause of the given sentence. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

'If you successfully change somebody's opinion about something, you persuade.'