Question

read the passage.
gerry was fascinated by her grandfathers stories. they included vivid descriptions of life before present - day technology like telephones, music players, and computers. gerry longed to know more about how her grandfather spent his childhood. she wondered about the life that he and his parents must have led. however, her grandfathers memory was fading. gerrys mother suggested there was a way to find more information about her familys history. she took gerry to the library and, together, they spent hours researching their family origins and history. so far, gerry has traced their familys lineage back to the early 19th century.
based on the passage, what does the word lineage mean?

1. ancestry
2. careers
3. possessions
4. responsibility

Explanation:

The passage mentions Gerry researching family origins and history. The context of tracing family back to the early 19th century indicates "lineage" relates to family descent. Among the options, "ancestry" (family lineage or descent) fits this context.

Answer:

1. ancestry