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acts is a verb here... acts as/like a martyr should be followed please correct the answer

Question:
DIRECTIONS: Some part of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the oval [.]  corresponding to the appropriate letter (A), (B), (C). 
He always acts the martyr when he has to do some domestic chores.
Options:
A) Some domestic chores
B) When he has to do 
C) He always acts the martyr
D) No Error 
Solution:
Ans: (c) 'plays the martyr' is the correct phrase not act the martyr. It means to act like someone who deserves admiration or sympathy because of being badly treated.

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