Question

Which sentence uses the italicized vocabulary word correctly?

A) The poet paid homage to the evil killer by eulogizing him in an epic poem. (The word "homage" is italicized)


B) The instructions were written in iambic pentameter. (The words "iambic pentameter" are italicized)


C) The painting, which was not an authentic work, was found in Picasso's sketchbook. (The word "authentic" is italicized)


D) Blake showed his maturation when he gave the last piece of pie to his brother (The word "maturation" is italicized)

Answer 1

C is correct

The painting, which was not an authentic work, was found in Picasso's sketchbook.

Authentic is correct used in this sentence .

Answer 2

The sentence that uses the italicized vocabulary word correctly is option C.

The painting, which was not an authentic work, was found in Picasso's sketchbook.

Authentic is an adjective that can be defined as:

not false or copied; genuine; real; having an origin supported by unquestionable evidence; authenticated; verified; representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified.

In this case the adjective authentic is modifying the noun work.