Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
To explain his design to his visitor, the architect ________ a simple plan on the blackboard.
a) constructed
b) made
c) sketched
d) built

Answer 1

Hint: A verb is a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence. The verb is the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out which of the verbs given to us in the option represents the kind of plan that an architect will make. An architect designs blueprints of buildings and such. Thus, these blueprints are like drawings.
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'constructed', refers to make by combining materials and parts.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as designing or drawing a plan is not synonymous with constructing it.
Option (b.), ‘sketched', refers to ‘making a preliminary drawing for later elaboration.’ Therefore, option (b.) is correct.
Option (c.), ‘made', refers to ‘create by artistic means.’ Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as designing or drawing a plan is not synonymous with making it.
Option (d.), ‘built', refers to build or establish something abstract. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as designing or drawing a plan is not synonymous with building it.
Hence option (b) is correct.

Note:
In this question, it will be helpful for the student to recall the concept of architecture and an architect. Architecture is the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings. An architect is someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings).