Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. aimed
Context:
The sentence is: "They (2)______ to capture realism, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and shadow."
It describes an action completed in the past during the Renaissance.
Meaning of the words:
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had aimed → action completed before another past action
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were aiming → action ongoing in the past
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aimed → simple past tense, action completed in the past
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was aiming → action ongoing at a specific past time
Correct word: aimed
Reason:
The simple past aimed correctly shows that artists tried to capture realism as a past action. Other options suggest ongoing or prior actions, which do not fit here.
Final Sentence:
They aimed to capture realism, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and shadow.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.