Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
When the architect won a prize in a playwriting competition his friends admired his universality.
- durability
- versatility
- respectability
- No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct option is the second option .
In this context, versatility is the appropriate word to describe the architect's ability to excel in different areas, such as both architecture and playwriting.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Durability - It means the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
Respectability - It means the quality of being accepted as valid or important within a particular field.
So, the correct sentence is: "When the architect won a prize in a playwriting competition, his friends admired his versatility. "
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