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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed words to fill in the blank.
The lights ________ (lighting up) the artwork on the walls of the museum were looking beautiful.

Option 1: enlightening

Option 2: illuminating

Option 3: trafficking

Option 4: mesmerising


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: illuminating


Solution : The correct option is the second option.

Explanation:
Illuminating is the correct synonym that fits the context. In this sentence, it refers to the lights that are making the artwork visible and beautiful.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Enlightening means to give knowledge or understanding.
  • Trafficking refers to illegal trade or movement.
  • Mesmerising means captivating or spellbinding.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: The lights illuminating the artwork on the walls of the museum were looking beautiful.

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