Multiple choice

Which form of the word: "manipulate" will fit in sentence (ii) 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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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is 'The lady was so _____ that' which requires an adjective to describe the lady's character after 'so'. 'Manipulative' is the adjective form meaning characterized by manipulation. 'Manipulate' is a verb, 'manipulation' is a noun, and 'manipulated' is a past participle.