Multiple choice

Which form of the word: "manipulate" will fit in sentence (i) given below?

Many politicians _(i)_ the facts so that they can deceive the public. The lady was so (ii) that she easily swindled the old woman. Through lies and cunning (iii)__, he became a successful person but for a short period of time.

  1. manipulate

  2. manipulation

  3. manipulative

  4. manipulated
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Explanation

The sentence requires a verb form to complete 'Many politicians _____ the facts'. The subject 'politicians' is plural, so we need the base verb form 'manipulate' (present tense). 'Manipulated' is past tense, 'manipulation' is a noun, and 'manipulative' is an adjective.

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