Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We are planning to see an _________________ perform a symphony.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. orchestra.
Context: The sentence talks about a group that performs a symphony, which refers to a large musical composition played by many musicians.
Meaning of the words:
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Opera – a dramatic work combining singing and orchestral music, not the performer of a symphony.
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Orchestra – correct, a large group of musicians who play instruments together, usually performing symphonies.
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Actor – performs in plays or films, not music.
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Actress – female performer in plays or films, not music.
Correct word: Orchestra, because it refers to the group that performs a symphony.
Final Sentence: We are planning to see an orchestra perform a symphony.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.