Question:

A picture of one of the progenitors (a)/ of the founder (b)/ of the company hanged (c)/ on the wall (d).

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Use "hanged" only for execution by rope. For pictures, clothes, curtains, etc., use "hung."
Updated On: Aug 20, 2025
  • progenitors
  • founder
  • hanged
  • on the wall
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Check verb meaning. "Hanged" is used only in the sense of execution by hanging (death penalty). Step 2: Proper usage. For objects like pictures, the correct past tense is "hung." Step 3: Correction. The sentence should be: "A picture of one of the progenitors of the founder of the company hung on the wall." \[ \boxed{\text{Wrong word: hanged}} \]
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