Directions: From the alternatives given, choose the one which will be a suitable substitute for the underlined expression in the following.

His theatrical manner made even his sincere statements sound unconvincing.

Option (4) 'actions' is correct partially because what we need here is a specific term which can denote the affected or artificial manner of person. Option (1) is incorrect because though it is used to refer, behaving in dramatic manner but it is used in context of actors and plays. Option (2) 'Dramatics' is term commonly used to refer plays performed and produced by amateurs and also for dramatic effect. It can thereby be kept on hold. Option (3), histrionics, is specifically used to refer artificial or affected manner, and is most suited as answer in the present case, this marks it as correct answer.