Select the word that best completes the given sentence. Determine the collocation through the sentence.
Siva, the singer, ___________ live for the first time in five years.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. performed.
Context: Here, the word should mean to sing or act in front of an audience, which fits the collocation “perform live.”
Meaning of the words:
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Risen: past participle of rise; means to move upward — doesn’t fit.
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Lighted: means illuminated or set on fire — irrelevant.
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Performed: to take part in a public entertainment, such as singing, dancing, or acting — fits perfectly.
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Shown: means displayed — doesn’t fit with “live.”
Correct word: Performed
Reason: The common collocation in English is “perform live” — meaning to sing, act, or play music in front of an audience in real time.
Final Sentence: Siva, the singer, performed live for the first time in five years.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.