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.
The term Democracy (1)_______ from the Greek (2)_______ dêmos (people) and Kratos (power). In its (3)______ meaning, democracy means the "rule of the people". In fact, it is a form of government in which all eligible people have an (4)_______ say in the decisions that affect their lives. Democracy (5)_______ political systems existed in some Greek city-states, notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: letters
Option 2: symbols
Option 3: numbers
Option 4: words
Correct Answer: words
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation :
The term democracy is explained as originating from two Greek words, "dêmos" and "kratos". In this context, the Greek words are likely to be letters or symbols rather than numbers. Therefore, the most appropriate option is words , because the term democracy is composed of the words "dêmos" (people) and "Kratos" (power).
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