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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Hello,

I have a question:

My friend has ............for a bargain

a. a sharp ear b. a strong head c. a keen ear d. a good eye

What do you think best completes the gap?

Thanks a lot
  

Top answer

A good eye

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It probably depends where you are. For example, in AmE we seldom if ever use "keen" in this manner, but I know that it is used in BrE. My choice would be "a good eye."
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Thanks for your help
I have one more question:

The film............several scenes which are very funny.
a. features b. illustrates c. pictures d. depicts

I think the answer is either a or d. Which do you think is better? why?

Thanks again
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Can you explain why 'depicts' is not correct ?
Thanks again for your help
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AnonymousCan you explain why 'depicts' is not correct ?Thanks again for your help
Depict is to reproduce or represent something else or its characteristics. A close synonym is "portray." If you were speaking of a specific event that was part of the film you could then say that the film depicts/illustrates/portrays that event or scene. However, in the conte
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