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Jasmine was the understudy for the lead role in the play. Usually, she danced and sang in the chorus on stage. When the actor in the lead role was sick, Jasmine got to be a star on the stage.


What is the meaning of the word understudy as it is used in the passage?

A) An actor who can quickly replace the lead actor if necessary
B) An actor who cleans others' costumes after each performance
C) An actor who coaches other actors on their performances
D) An actor who plays a leading role in the performance of a play


Sagot :

Based on what the first person said, I think it's A. It says the definition of an understudy is “an actor that is cast in a production to take over a role if a performer is unable to continue it, ” In this situation, she was quickly replacing the main role because the lead got sick.