Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Matinee.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Canvas: a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.
- Premiere: the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film.
- Comedy: professional entertainment consisting of jokes and sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.
- Matinee: an afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema.
The most appropriate one word substitution for the given set of words is Matinee