Painting Techniques for Year 4 Art and Design: Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

What type of paint uses water to mix the pigments?

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Watercolour

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 2

Which technique involves using bits of paper or fabric to make an artwork?

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Collage

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Painting

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Drawing

Question 3

Watercolour paints are known for being:

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Transparent

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Opaque

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Reflective

Question 4

Which of the following tools is NOT used to apply paint to a canvas?

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Pencils

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Brush

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Palette knife

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Sponge

Question 5

Which of the following is a common painting technique used with watercolour paints?

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Wash

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Dry brush

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Impasto

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Glazing

Question 6

What is the purpose of using collage in a painting?

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To add texture and dimension

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To create a surreal effect

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To simplify the composition

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To limit the use of paint

Question 7

What is the main difference between acrylics and oil paints?

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Acrylics dry faster and are water-soluble, while oil paints dry slower and are oil-based.

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Oil paints are more transparent and have a wider colour range, while acrylics are opaque and have a limited colour range.

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Acrylics are more expensive than oil paints.

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There is no significant difference between acrylics and oil paints.

Question 8

What is the purpose of sketching before painting?

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To plan the composition and layout of the painting

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To experiment with different colours and techniques

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To create a detailed underpainting

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To trace the final image onto the canvas

Question 9

What is NOT a property of watercolour paints?

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They can be used to create thick, opaque layers.

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They are transparent and water-soluble.

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They are quick-drying and permanent.

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They are easy to blend and mix.

Question 10

Which painting technique involves applying thin, transparent layers of paint over one another?

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Glazing

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Dry brush

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Impasto

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Wash

Question 11

In watercolour painting, which technique involves creating dots to build up an image?

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Stippling

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Applying paint with thick brush strokes

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Mixing water and paint to create a fluid medium

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Using a palette knife to make sharp edges

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of paint made from water and pigments?

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Watercolour

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Acrylic

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Collage

Question 13

What makes watercolour different from acrylic paint?

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Watercolour is transparent, while acrylic is opaque.

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Acrylic is water-based, while watercolour is oil-based.

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Watercolour is harder to control than acrylic.

Question 14

Which painting technique is known for creating a three-dimensional illusion on a flat surface?

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Trompe l'oeil

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Impasto

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Mosaic

Question 15

What is the part of a painting where the main attention is focused called?

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Focal point

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Background

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Composition

Question 16

Which type of brush is used for blending and softening colours?

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Blender brush

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Round brush

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Flat brush

Question 17

How should watercolour brushes be cleaned?

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In cold water with soap

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In hot water with bleach

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By letting them air dry

Question 18

Which of these is not a primary colour?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

Question 19

What is the name for the stand used to hold a canvas while painting?

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Easel

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Palette

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Brush

Question 20

Which of these is a painting technique?

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Watercolour

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Sculpture

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Photography

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Music

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of paint?

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Pencil

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Watercolour

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Acrylics

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Tempera

Question 22

Which technique involves using water to thin and blend paint?

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Watercolour painting

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Acrylic painting

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Collage

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Oil painting

Question 23

Which of the following tools is used to cut and paste pieces of paper and other materials in a collage?

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Scissors

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Paintbrush

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Palette

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Canvas

Question 24

What is the purpose of a primer when painting with acrylics?

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To create a smooth surface for painting

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To prevent the paint from cracking

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To add texture to the painting

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To make the paint colours more vibrant

Question 25

Which of the following is a warm colour?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 26

What is the principle of contrast in art?

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Using different colours, shapes, or sizes to create a sense of interest or emphasis

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Using different textures to create a sense of depth

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Using light and shadow to create a sense of balance

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Using different brushstrokes to create a sense of movement

Question 27

Which of the following is a famous artist known for their use of bold colours and geometric shapes?

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Piet Mondrian

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a primary colour?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 29

What makes watercolour paint unique?

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It is transparent and allows light to shine through.

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It is thick and opaque.

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It dries very quickly.

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It can be easily blended with other paints.

Question 30

How do you make acrylic paint thinner?

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By adding water

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By adding oil

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By mixing it with another paint

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By heating it up

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a material used in collage?

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Paint

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Paper

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Fabric

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Sand

Question 32

What is the word for how things are arranged in a painting?

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Composition

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Perspective

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Balance

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Colour scheme

Question 33

Which of these is a warm colour?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 34

What is the most important part of a painting called?

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Focal point

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Background

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Foreground

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Negative space

Question 35

When painting a sunny day, which colour would you choose to represent the sunshine?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 36

Which of these is a special quality of watercolour paint?

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It is transparent and flows easily.

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It is thick and opaque.

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It dries quickly and has a shiny finish.

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It is waterproof and won't wash away.

Question 37

What is a good way to make a collage?

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Putting together different materials and using different ways to stick them.

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Only using paper and glue.

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Painting directly onto a canvas.

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Using clay or other things to make 3D shapes.

Question 38

What do we use a palette for when painting?

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To mix and hold different colours of paint.

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To show off our finished paintings.

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To clean our paintbrushes.

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To protect the surface we're painting on.

Question 39

What is a primer used for in painting?

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To get the surface ready for painting.

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To add colour to the painting.

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To stop the painting from being damaged.

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To make the painting shiny.

Question 40

How should you store paintings so they will stay in good condition?

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Both A and B.

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In a cool, dry place where the sun can't reach them.

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In a sealed box with things that soak up moisture.

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Rolled up in a tube.

Question 41

How should acrylic paints be stored to keep them fresh?

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In a sealed jar in a cool, dark place

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In an open jar

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In the refrigerator

Question 42

Why is it essential to practice painting regularly?

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To enhance your painting abilities and techniques.

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To explore different painting styles.

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To showcase your paintings to others.

Question 43

When painting with watercolours, what will make the colours appear light and transparent?

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Adding more water to the paint

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Painting over the same area multiple times

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Using a very small brush

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Waiting for the paint to dry completely before adding more

Question 44

Which of these paints can be thinned with water to create different shades?

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Watercolour

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Oil

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Collage

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Acrylic

Question 45

What is a type of art that involves gluing different materials onto a surface?

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Collage

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Glazing

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Impasto

Question 46

Which painting technique uses thick layers of paint to create a textured effect?

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Impasto

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Scumbling

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Wash

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Cross-hatching

Question 47

Which technique involves applying thin layers of transparent paint to create depth?

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Glazing

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Sgraffito

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Underpainting

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Stippling

Question 48

What is the name of the technique where a dry brush is used to create a dotted effect?

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Drybrush

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Stamping

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Sponging

Question 49

What is a technique that involves scratching into a painted surface to reveal the layer beneath?

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Sgraffito

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Mosaic

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Encaustic

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Fresco

Question 50

Which of these tools is used to mix and apply paint?

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Palette and brushes

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Sketchbook and pencils

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Easel and canvas

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Camera and tripod

Question 51

What is another word for the part of a painting that draws the most attention?

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Focal point

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Foreground

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Composition

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Background

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a property of acrylic paint?

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Water-soluble when wet

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Versatile

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Fast-drying

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Durable