Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Costa Ricans, as any other people, are _______(i)_______ and full of surprises. Racially speaking, the country is one of the most homogenous of the region. Costa Ricans don't like to consider themselves as _______(ii)______, but they also enjoy talking about their ______(iii)_______ "whiteness", when compared to other Latin American countries. However, racial confrontations are extremely rare. And _______(iv)______, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways.

  1. justice

  2. prejudice

  3. trust

  4. tolerance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Blank (iv) completes the thought that racial prejudice, though existing in Costa Rica, is displayed indirectly. The sentence structure 'And _____, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways' strongly points to 'prejudice' - the passage has been discussing racial dynamics, and prejudice is the implicit topic being referred to.

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