Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and ethical subjects.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. for peace and as an admired critic on.
- "Critic about" is incorrect because "critic" typically takes the preposition "of" or "on", but not "about."
- "Critic of" is used when criticizing something negatively.
- "Critic on" is used when referring to someone who comments, analyzes, or critiques a topic in an intellectual or journalistic way.
- Since the sentence suggests William was an admirable commentator on these subjects, "on" is the appropriate choice.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- "To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic on social, political, and ethical subjects."