Question

Umbrellas first (1)_________ in China about 3000 years ago. (to appear) In ancient China and Egypt, umbrellas (2)_________ symbols of rank. (to be considered ) Important people often (3)_________ umbrellas, (to have) covered with leaves or feathers held over them by servants for protecting them from the sun. The Greeks (4)_________ umbrellas to Europe as sunshades about 2,000 years ago. (to introduce) The Romans (5)_________ them to protect themselves against rain. (to use)

Answer 1

1) appeared

2) were considered

3) had

4) introduced

5) used

Answer 2

Umbrellas first appeared in China about 3000 years ago. In ancient China and Egypt, umbrellas were symbols of rank. Important people often had umbrellas, covered with leaves or feathers, held over them by servants for protecting them from the sun. The Greeks introduced umbrellas to Europe as sunshades about 2,000 years ago. The Romans used them to protect themselves against rain.

So, to fill in the blanks:

1. (to appear) - appeared 2. (to be considered) - were considered 3. (to have) - had 4. (to introduce) - introduced 5. (to use) - used