Question

selection vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
what does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of daubs in these sentences from \stone age man’s terrors still stalk modern nightmares\?
nor are they primitive art works made up of crude daubs of paint or charcoal. many were executed with breathtaking flair
a old and broken pieces
b handwritten messages
c thick patches or smears
d fine drawings or paintings

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "daubs" in the context, we analyze the sentence: "Nor are they [primitive art works] made up of crude daubs of paint or charcoal. Many were executed with breathtaking flair." The word "crude" and the mention of paint/charcoal suggest a rough, thick application. Option A refers to pieces, not paint/charcoal application. Option B is about messages, irrelevant. Option D is "fine drawings," which contradicts "crude." Option C, "thick patches or smears," fits the context of crude applications of paint/charcoal.

Answer:

C. thick patches or smears