Question
Read each passage and carefully answer the corresponding questions.
Questions will ask you to either correct an error or suggest an improvement in the passage. If no correction or improvement is necessary, select the option "NO CHANGE."
NOTE: Most questions correspond to a numbered portion of the passage. For these questions, answer choices represent alternatives that could be substituted for the numbered portion. Select the best answer choice.
Historical Profile
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[1] When I was reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. just a few months ago, I was moved by the comment of someone who studied his impact on society: "The followers of Dr. King feel connected by a shared dream, a vision that has not only bridged racial gaps but has also been felt across [11]religions, political parties, decades and, even continents." Many who have barely grasped the breadth of his efforts [12]are indeed indebted to Dr. King; because his vision has profoundly shaped our culture.
[2] This minister's son from the southern city of Atlanta, [13]whom earned his doctorate in systematic theology, brought forth deep insights that continue to challenge and inspire even today. [14]His insights were not just relevant to one field or discipline, which may at first appear unrelated, either, but many disciplines.
[3] One of Dr. King's best-remembered contributions during the Civil Rights Movement was his seminal "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, D.C. The key message that Dr. King conveyed to the masses who were present in the nation's capital [15]had been that we should strive to build a society where children are recognized for the content of their character, not the color of their skin. His advocacy for non-violence and love offered a stark contrast to the narratives of force and conflict prevalent at the time. Other prominent groups during the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Black Panthers, were far more [16]pervasive about the results that non-violent means of protest would bring.
[4] This philosophy was the foundation upon which Dr. King built his life's work, guiding every protest and campaign he led. [17]In other words, humanity has the potential to transcend the destructive instincts of division and prejudice. He believed that human behavior is shaped by both nature and the constructs of society. His vision rejected the inevitability of strife and superiority, which segregationist ideologies of his era took for granted.
[5] Dr. King foresaw a society where every individual's innate rights were acknowledged and honored. His capacity to galvanize people through his oratory prowess and moral conviction brought about pivotal changes in civil rights legislation. [18]However, major legislative advancements, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, were the result of the way he inspired others. He knew the pursuit of [19]equality, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence would involve a long journey fraught with complexity and the need for continued advocacy.
[6] Dr. King professed this idea in his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." This phrase embodies the insight that, while inequality persists, it is not a natural state but one constructed and maintained by societal forces. [20] Historians reflect that Dr. King's influence is enduring, and his strategies for peaceful protest and reform have inspired countless movements for change across the globe.
Question 17 of 40
Which of the following choices best matches the tone of the passage
Questions will ask you to either correct an error or suggest an improvement in the passage. If no correction or improvement is necessary, select the option "NO CHANGE."
NOTE: Most questions correspond to a numbered portion of the passage. For these questions, answer choices represent alternatives that could be substituted for the numbered portion. Select the best answer choice.
Historical Profile
Copyright MasteryPrep, 2024.
[1] When I was reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. just a few months ago, I was moved by the comment of someone who studied his impact on society: "The followers of Dr. King feel connected by a shared dream, a vision that has not only bridged racial gaps but has also been felt across [11]religions, political parties, decades and, even continents." Many who have barely grasped the breadth of his efforts [12]are indeed indebted to Dr. King; because his vision has profoundly shaped our culture.
[2] This minister's son from the southern city of Atlanta, [13]whom earned his doctorate in systematic theology, brought forth deep insights that continue to challenge and inspire even today. [14]His insights were not just relevant to one field or discipline, which may at first appear unrelated, either, but many disciplines.
[3] One of Dr. King's best-remembered contributions during the Civil Rights Movement was his seminal "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, D.C. The key message that Dr. King conveyed to the masses who were present in the nation's capital [15]had been that we should strive to build a society where children are recognized for the content of their character, not the color of their skin. His advocacy for non-violence and love offered a stark contrast to the narratives of force and conflict prevalent at the time. Other prominent groups during the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Black Panthers, were far more [16]pervasive about the results that non-violent means of protest would bring.
[4] This philosophy was the foundation upon which Dr. King built his life's work, guiding every protest and campaign he led. [17]In other words, humanity has the potential to transcend the destructive instincts of division and prejudice. He believed that human behavior is shaped by both nature and the constructs of society. His vision rejected the inevitability of strife and superiority, which segregationist ideologies of his era took for granted.
[5] Dr. King foresaw a society where every individual's innate rights were acknowledged and honored. His capacity to galvanize people through his oratory prowess and moral conviction brought about pivotal changes in civil rights legislation. [18]However, major legislative advancements, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, were the result of the way he inspired others. He knew the pursuit of [19]equality, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence would involve a long journey fraught with complexity and the need for continued advocacy.
[6] Dr. King professed this idea in his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." This phrase embodies the insight that, while inequality persists, it is not a natural state but one constructed and maintained by societal forces. [20] Historians reflect that Dr. King's influence is enduring, and his strategies for peaceful protest and reform have inspired countless movements for change across the globe.
Question 17 of 40
Which of the following choices best matches the tone of the passage
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Reverent and admiring (respectful, laudatory)
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