1. Blacks had been oppressed for so long that many had grown to believe that they were in fact inferior. 2. He attacked the rich whites who forced blacks to live in poverty, often... 1. Blacks had been oppressed for so long that many had grown to believe that they were in fact inferior. 2. He attacked the rich whites who forced blacks to live in poverty, often on the verge of starvation. 3. He was prepared to pay any price in the battle to wipe out racial injustice.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to fill in the blanks in sentences related to social issues involving oppression and racial equality. The task is to choose words that are either closest to the context of the passage or opposite in meaning as specified.
Answer
1. C 2. A 3. B
- C (kept down)
- A (bordering)
- B (unfairness)
Answer for screen readers
- C (kept down)
- A (bordering)
- B (unfairness)
More Information
The words chosen align with the context: oppression suggests being kept down; on the verge indicates bordering; and fighting injustice means combating unfairness.
Tips
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