The salesman was so _ that Aida decided to buy the gadget.
Correct answer: B. persuasive
- A. persuasively
- B. persuasive
- C. persuaded
- D. persuasion
Explanation
The term "persuasive" is appropriate as it refers to the state of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. In this context, it suggests that the salesman was so good at persuading that Aida decided to buy the gadget.
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