After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.”
The accepted answer is A. Compromise. “After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.” is answered by Compromise (option A). Option B (“Deadlock”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Compromise. Option C (“Dispute”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Compromise. Remaining alternatives (Collapse) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Compromise is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Compromise ✓
- B. Deadlock
Why not B: “Deadlock” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Compromise. “After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.” is answered by Compromise (option A). Option B (“Deadlock”) does not ma
- C. Dispute
Why not C: “Dispute” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Compromise. “After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.” is answered by Compromise (option A). Option B (“Deadlock”) does not ma
- D. Collapse
Why not D: “Collapse” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Compromise. “After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.” is answered by Compromise (option A). Option B (“Deadlock”) does not ma
Correct answer
A. Compromise
Explanation
“After hours of difficult discussion, the negotiations finally reached a _____ that satisfied both parties.” is answered by Compromise (option A). Option B (“Deadlock”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Compromise. Option C (“Dispute”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Compromise. Remaining alternatives (Collapse) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Compromise is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Fill in the Blanks Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, NTS
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