Question

question 4
the article says:
so, when did tattoos become a thing? they first became
popular in the late 1700s.... sailors started getting inked.
in this passage, the word popular means ________.

a. liked by many people

b. seen by few people

c. a big problem

d. a strange idea

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "popular" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage states tattoos became popular in the late 1700s with sailors getting inked, implying widespread acceptance. Option A ("liked by many people") aligns with the common definition of "popular" and the context. Option B ("seen by few people") contradicts popularity, C ("a big problem") and D ("a strange idea") are irrelevant to the meaning of "popular" here.

Answer:

A. liked by many people