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प्रश्न
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
पर्याय
wished to see an auction
had a painting to sell
was persuaded by his friend
wanted to buy a painting
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उत्तर
The narrator visited the sale-room as he was persuaded by his friend.
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