Choose the appropriate synonym for the underlined foreign word.
Ms. Melinda made her debut in 1896 in the company of her uncle John Drew.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → First appearance
Debut is a French word used in English for a person's first public appearance as a performer, player or artist. Ms. Melinda made her debut in 1896, that is, she appeared in public for the first time.
Example: The young batsman scored a century on his Test debut.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: First run — Incorrect. A first run is the first time a play or film is shown; it is about the show, not the performer.
Option 3: First scene — Incorrect. A scene is a part of a play or film; a debut is a person's appearance, not a part of a play.
Option 4: First school — Incorrect. It refers to education, which has nothing to do with appearing in public.