Question

In context, which change would produce the best version of sentence 7 (reproduced below) ?
One of his most famous works is a realistic painting by the name of The Banjo Lesson.

• A. Add "In contrast," to the beginning of the sentence.
• B. Change "a realistic painting by the name of" to "the realistic painting."
• C. Delete the words "of his most famous works."
• D. Change "is" to "had been."
• E. Delete "most famous."

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Change "a realistic painting by the name of" to "the realistic painting."

The use of 'by the name of' in the sentence seems superfluous- simply stating 'the realist painting The Banjo Player' is sufficient. so, option B is the best answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not serve the required purpose.