Question

Choose the correct word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.
___________ of old paintings is a job for the experts.
a)Resurrection
b)Retrieval
c)Restoration
d)Resumption

Answer 1

Hint: Making the paintings look like how they have been before is a major work for the experts.

Complete answer:

In the given question we have to fill in the blank with the word most suitable in the given sentence. To understand the question, let us take a look at the meanings of each of the words, one by one. Keeping in context the idea of the question, which is regarding experts and paintings.
Option ‘A’, resurrection refers to reviving or revitalizing something.
Option ‘B’, retrieval, refers to the process of getting something back from somewhere.
Option ‘C’, restoration, refers to returning something to its former condition.
Option ‘D’, resumption, refers to the action of beginning something again after a short interruption.
From the above options, we can clearly see that Option ‘C’ restoration is the most suitable option as the meaning of the word fits perfectly with that of the given sentence, which would hence be to restore the paintings that have worn out over the years to its former glory.
Hence, options ‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ are incorrect.

Note: In a situation where the meaning of the given option is not clear, use elimination method and remove the words that you think are least likely to be right, in order to reach the final answer.