In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Leif Erikson is a Viking ________ believed to have sailed from the Green Lands to Vinland. Vinland is now thought to be the northern tip of Canada's Newfoundland island where ________ found evidence of Erikson's ________ in 1960s.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. explorer; archaeologists; settlement.
Context: The passage describes Leif Erikson, a historical figure believed to have discovered part of North America, and refers to the modern discovery of his presence there.
Meaning of the words:
Explorer: Someone who travels to new or unfamiliar places to discover something.
Archaeologists: Experts who study ancient remains and artifacts to learn about past human activity.
Settlement: A place where people establish a community or colony.
Correct words: Explorer; archaeologists; settlement
Reason: Leif Erikson was a Viking explorer, not a sailor, astronomer, or calligrapher. The people who found evidence of his presence were archaeologists, not sculptors or historians. The evidence was of a settlement, not just a packed site or a vague community.
Final Sentence: Leif Erikson is a Viking explorer believed to have sailed from the Green Lands to Vinland. Vinland is now thought to be the northern tip of Canada's Newfoundland island where archaeologists found evidence of Erikson’s settlement in 1960s.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.