Question

Choose the option that best fills in the blank to complete the sentence logically and correctly:

The ________ theory of the nature of art is vulnerable to the ________ that much art makes no attempt to create likenesses of objects.

• A. Abstract, rebuttal
• B. Aesthetic, criticism
• C. Expression, challenge
• D. Modern, hypothesis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Abstract, rebuttal

Option A: 'Abstract' is an adjective that means 'denoting to art but does not depict reality'. An abstract form of art depicts emotions using shapes, colours and textures. This word describes the 'theory of the nature of art' in the sentence
'Rebuttal' means 'a denial', 'to refuse to approve something'. This word relates to the sentence as it says "that much art makes no attempt to create likenesses of objects".
This pair of words completes the sentence in meaning: the abstract nature of art is vulnerable to be denied as much of the art does not create the likeness of objects. (Abstract art can be refused to be accepted because most other forms of art also can be regarded as abstract.)
Hence option A is correct.
The words 'aesthetic' and 'criticism' do not relate to the givens sentence.
'Expression' is a noun and cannot modify the noun in the sentence 'theory'.
The line "that much art makes no attempt..." is not a hypothesis.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.