In many cultures, (3)_________. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple’s eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride’s name on the groom’s ring and vice versa. In the United States, England, Canada, and France, the wedding ring is usually worn on the third finger of the left hand (4)__________.

Question 3:

1. during the wedding ceremony, couples typically swap rings, usually crafting from gold or silver
2. couples exchange rings, usually made of gold or silver, during the marriage ceremony
3. as part of the ceremony, couples often present one another with rings, are usually made of gold or silver
4. gold or silver rings are commonly exchanged when getting married

Question 4:

1. in spite of the old belief that this finger was connected to the heart by a vein
2. to be based on the ancient belief that a vein from this finger reached the heart
3. because it was once believed that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart
4. as it was once thought that a vein disconnected this finger straight to the heart