English usage — collocation and word choice: Improve the sentence by choosing the best replacement for the highlighted noun phrase. Original sentence: "Shapes of gods and goddess are worshipped by people." Select the option that yields the most idiomatic and correct sentence.

Given data

• Noun phrase: "Shapes of gods and goddess" stands in subject position.
• Goal: choose a more accurate and idiomatic word.

Concept/ApproachImages (of deities) is the standard collocation in religious contexts. "Reflections" suggests mirrors; "clay shapes/toys" are overly specific and change meaning.

Evaluation of options"Images" → correct, widely used: "Images of gods and goddesses are worshipped.""Reflections" → incorrect sense."Clay shapes"/"Clay toys" → restrict material and alter meaning."No correction required" → original is unidiomatic.

Corrected sentence"Images of gods and goddesses are worshipped by people."

Common pitfallsIncorrect singular "goddess" with plural "gods"; avoid vague "shapes" in this context.

Final AnswerImages