In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Soon after the visitors left the room, the artist came in. He was ready (1)______ on the portrait. He had always hoped that (2)______ portrait would bring him great acclaim. It (3)______ turning out really well. A smile appeared on (4)______ face as he thought of it. Then he (5)______ to the canvas and uncovered it. He was shocked to see that somebody had scratched the entire painting with a knife.