Set 5: Words in Context

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Education is a powerful tool to ______ poverty, as it provides individuals with the skills needed to secure better jobs and higher incomes.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A. increase

B. combat✓ Correct

C. celebrate

D. preserve

Detailed Explanation

If education provides skills for better jobs, it helps fight poverty. 'Combat' means to take action to reduce or destroy something undesirable.

Key Evidence:

• "secure better jobs"

• "poverty"

Why others are wrong: A (Increase poverty is the opposite effect.), C (Celebrate means to praise.), D (Preserve means to keep as is.).

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