Question

In the early 1900s, many rural communities in the United States struggled with limited access to education. To _____ this issue, philanthropist Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T. Washington to establish the Rosenwald Schools, which provided educational opportunities to thousands of children across the South.


2

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

A
resolve

B
neglect

C
delay

D
criticize

Answer 1

A — "resolve" is the best fit. It correctly conveys taking action to solve the problem of limited educational access; the other choices are contextually incorrect.