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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Tricky but important question

The small statue was ....... with a very fine base

(A) Positioned

(B) Placed

(C) Carved

(D) Equipped

And why ?

My answer is equipped but some say positioned or carved

  

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positioned on is more natural than positioned with . placed on is more natural than placed with . C and D are possible.

— Clive

  • positioned on is more natural than positioned with .
  • placed on is more natural than placed with .
  • C and D are possible.
  • In my opinion,it's not a well-worded question.
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positioned on is more natural than positioned with.

placed on is more natural than placed with.

C and D are possible.

In my opinion,it's not a well-worded question.

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I said "carved." This is based on my years of experience in a fine arts museum.

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