In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Martin Luther King Jr. started a crusade for discrimination ________ African Americans. He relied on peaceful demonstrations and demonstrators. His most famous march was a powerful rally of about 250,000 people in Washington in 1963, where he ________ one of the most famous speeches in history.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. against; delivered.
Context:
The sentence describes Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight against discrimination and giving a famous speech, so the words should reflect opposition and presenting a speech.
Meaning of the words:
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Opposed; dropped – “dropped” is incorrect for giving a speech.
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Versus; brought – “versus” is less suitable in this context, “brought” is not precise.
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Counter; dispatched – too formal and military in tone, incorrect.
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Against; delivered – correct, “against” shows opposition, “delivered” means gave a speech.
Correct words: Against; delivered, because he opposed discrimination and gave a famous speech.
Final Sentence: Martin Luther King Jr. started a crusade for discrimination against African Americans. He relied on peaceful demonstrations and demonstrators. His most famous march was a powerful rally of about 250,000 people in Washington in 1963, where he delivered one of the most famous speeches in history.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.