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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4. 

Option 1: from

Option 2: by

Option 3: under

Option 4: in


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: by


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

"By" is used to indicate the method or means of doing something. It also indicates the agent is performing an action. In this context, "by" is the correct preposition to indicate the source or the individuals who contradicted Richard Halliburton's claim.

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