Question

    The intricacy of the artist's latest sculpture,

    absolutely blew out even the most seasoned art critics, leaving them in awe of its ingenuity." In the given question a phrase of the sentence is printed in bold which needs to be improved. Among the given options choose the option that can improve the given phrase and make it grammatically and contextually meaningful. If no improvement is required and the sentence is correct in its original form, then mark option 5 i.e., 'no  improvement required' as the answer.
    A absolutely blew off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B absolutely blew away Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C absolutely blew over Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D absolutely blew up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb "blew out" is incorrect in this context, as it typically means to extinguish or burst (like a tire). The correct phrasal verb is "blew away," which means to astonish or deeply impress someone. Blew off: This means to ignore or dismiss. Blew over: This means for something (usually a problem or issue) to subside or be forgotten. Blew up: This means to explode or become angry.     

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