Question : Comprehension:
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 number.
If you enjoy (1)_____ crime shows on TV, you know that fingerprints play a large role in (2)_____ people. But, you might be (3)_____ to find out that using fingerprints for identification is not a new science. In fact, it is very old (4)_____ back at least as far as 1885-1913 B.C.E. In Babylon, when people agreed to a business contract, they pressed their fingerprints into the clay on which the contract was written. (5)_____ have also been found on clay seals from ancient China.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: Thumbprints
Option 2: Sculptures
Option 3: Footprints
Option 4: Paintings
Correct Answer: Thumbprints
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Explanation :
The sentence describes a historical practice where people pressed their fingerprints into the clay when agreeing to a business contract. The appropriate term for these impressions left by fingers on clay is thumbprints . It specifically refers to the unique patterns created by the ridges on a person's thumb.
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