Question

Which choice most effectively establishes the main topic of the paragraph starting with line [18]?

• A. Kingman is considered a pioneer of the California Style school of painting
• B. Although cities were his main subject, Kingman did occasionally paint natural landscapes
• C. In his urban landscapes, Kingman captures the vibrancy of crowded cities
• D. In 1929 Kingman moved to Oakland, California, where he attended the Fox Art School

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In his urban landscapes, Kingman captures the vibrancy of crowded cities

Option C is the correct answer because the mentioned paragraph specifically talks about how Kingman loved to paint the city or urban landscapes. Thus it clearly establishes the main topic of the paragraph: Kingman’s urban landscapes.

Options A, B and D are incorrect simply because these information are not supported by the mentioned paragraph.