Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.
My parents have been lying to me since I was a kid.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The appropriate synonym for the underlined word is misleading.
- Lying means to make an untrue statement with the intention to deceive.
- Misleading means to give someone false or inaccurate information that could lead them to make a wrong decision.
The other options are not appropriate synonyms for lying.
- Framing means to falsely accuse someone of a crime.
- Stopping means to bring something to an end.
- Crying means to shed tears, especially as a sign of sadness or grief.