Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Tattooing is a talent that requires a lot of time and (1) _______. There are many various kinds and (2) _______ of tattooing. Tattooing was and still is a means to communicate someone's thoughts or life by permanently (3) _______ a design of ink and colour into their flesh. The first step in tattooing is to develop an artistic (4) _______ and the skill to sketch and create your artwork. Tattooing penmanship is far more (5) _______ than sketching on paper.

Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2.

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  1. views
  2. genres
  3. keys 
  4. gestures

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Option 2 : genres
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The correct answer is genres.

Key Points

  • Genres: plural of genre; a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special characteristics. (साहित्य, कला, फिल्म या संगीत का एक विशेष प्रकार या शैली जिसे आप इसकी विशेष विशेषताओं के कारण पहचान सकते हैं)
  • The sentence implies that there are various kinds of styles of tattooing.
  • Thus, the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2 is option 2


Correct Paragraph: Tattooing is a talent that requires a lot of time and (1) ability. There are many various kinds and (2) genres tattooing. Tattooing was and still is a means to communicate someone's thoughts or life by permanently (3) _______ a design of ink and colour into their flesh. The first step in tattooing is to develop an artistic (4) _______ and the skill to sketch and create your artwork. Tattooing penmanship is far more (5) _______ than sketching on paper.

Additional Information

  • Views: plural of view; an opinion or a particular way of thinking about something. (किसी के विषय में) राय या सोचने का विशेष ढंग, विचार
  • Keys: plural of key; a metal object that is used for locking a door, starting a car, etc. चाबी
  • Gestures: plural of gesture; a movement of the hand, head, etc. that expresses something. कुछ कहने के लिए हाथ, सिर आदि को हिलाने की क्रिया; अंग-संकेत

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