Multiple choice softskills leadership He told them ______ to leave him in peace polite politely Both of the above None of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation In this sentence, an adverb is needed to modify the verb 'told'. 'Politely' is the adverbial form of 'polite'. Using the adjective 'polite' (489023) would be grammatically incorrect in this structural position.