Which form of the word: "persuasive" will fit in sentence (i) given below?
The presentation given by her was quite__(i).
He was __(ii)______ by many people to resign as a Director.
Many orators are skilled in ___(iii)_____
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persuade
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persuasive
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persuasion
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persuaded
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence structure 'The presentation given by her was quite _____' requires an adjective to describe the presentation. 'Persuasive' is the adjective form meaning convincing or compelling. 'Persuade' is a verb, 'persuasion' is a noun, 'persuaded' is a past tense verb. Only 'persuasive' functions grammatically as an adjective here.