Multiple choice

Which form of the word: "persuasive" will fit in sentence (iii) 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)_____

  1. persuade

  2. persuasive

  3. persuasion

  4. persuaded

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The blank requires a noun that completes the prepositional phrase starting with 'in'. 'Persuasion' is the noun form meaning the act of convincing. Option A is a verb, option B is an adjective, and option D is a past participle - none fit grammatically after 'in'.