Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

This portrait was painted _________ an impoverished artist who rose to great fame.

  1. at

  2. for

  3. on

  4. with

  5. by
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. The preposition 'by' is used to indicate the particular mode, method or action through which something occurs or is done. In this case, the portrait was painted by the impoverished artist.

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