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).
She cut a sad figure in her first performance on the stage.
(1) made a sorry figure
(2) cut a sorry face
(3) cut a sorry figure
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The idiomatic phrase cut a sad figure in the given sentence is incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is cut a sorry figure. The meaning of the idiom is to appear in a way or make an impression that causes oneself to be regarded unfavourably by others. In the context of the sentence, it means that the person did not perform well and made a bad impression on stage.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "She cut a sorry figure in her first performance on the stage."
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