Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He was not ready at first to come with us for the picnic but we ______ him.

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) persuaded.
Persuaded means to convince someone to do something by reasoning or argument. (Hindi: मनाना)
Example: We persuaded him to join us on the trip.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (a) Controlled: to have power over something (नियंत्रण करना) – incorrect context
· (b) Consulted: to seek advice (परामर्श करना) – not relevant
· (c) Isolated: to keep someone apart (अलग करना) – opposite of context