A carpenter carves _ on cab doors. Choose the right word to fill in the blank.
Correct answer: A. Arabesque
- A. Arabesque
- B. Ornate
- C. Decked
- D. Floral
Explanation
"Arabesque" refers to intricate, decorative patterns often used in woodwork and carvings, making it the most appropriate word for the kind of design a carpenter might carve on cab doors.Decked means decorated or adorned, but it's a verb/adjective, not a thing you carve. You can deck something, but you can't carve a decked.Ornate is an adjective meaning heavily decorated. Again, you can't carve ornate - you can carve ornate patterns.Floral is an adjective meaning flower-related, not a noun. You can carve floral designs, but not just floral.
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