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. 1.
Option 1: marking
Option 2: watching
Option 3: calling out
Option 4: writing
Correct Answer: watching
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation :
The sentence discusses the enjoyment of crime shows on TV, so the appropriate verb to fill in the blank is watching . The verb watching aligns with the activity of enjoying television shows, especially crime shows.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: If you enjoy watching crime shows on TV, you know that fingerprints play a large role in identifying people.
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