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Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.

He makes excellent portraits.

  1. paints
  2. portrays
  3. illustrates
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

A portrait is a painting or drawing, especially one depicting only the face, head, and shoulders.

The correct verb to create a portrait is paints.

The verb portrays means to play a character, and the verb illustrates means to provide pictures or illustrations. The only apt verb that fits the sentence is paints,

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "He paints excellent portraits".

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