Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Women won their present status through (1)____ and sacrifices rather than through men's kindness. Women and their supporters have fought, and in some places continue to fight for the same rights as (2)____. Laws were made to replace local customs which denigrated and suppressed women's rights. Women have (3)_____ higher positions in the world at all levels; political, economic and social. But in reality, women still suffer from (4)____ at various levels. For example, women work more and earn less than men. In addition to that, the majority of the world's poor and illiterate are women. The road to real (5)_____ is still long.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: issues
Option 2: tolerance
Option 3: equality
Option 4: discrimination
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Correct Answer: discrimination
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The context indicates that despite progress, women still face challenges, and the word that best conveys these challenges is discrimination. It implies unfair treatment based on gender.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Issues mean problems or difficulties.
- Tolerance is the acceptance of diverse opinions or behaviours.
- Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
Therefore, the correct answer is discrimination.
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