The charity organization works to _______ poverty in developing regions by providing microloans to small business owners. These modest investments often lead to sustainable income for entire families.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
promote
combat
ignore
celebrate
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The passage describes positive intervention against poverty through microloans that create "sustainable income." "Combat" means to fight against, which fits this context of addressing poverty.
Choice A is incorrect because "promote" would mean encouraging poverty. Choice C is incorrect because "ignore" contradicts the active intervention described. Choice D is incorrect because "celebrate" inappropriately suggests poverty is positive.