Comprehension Passage
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.
Education should be free to all because it is a (1)__ human right. It is essential for the (2)___ of a fully functioning society and for the advancement of humanity. While some argue that education should not be free because it has value or that free education would be a (3)__ on taxpayers, the reality is that education is a public good that (4)__ everyone in society. Not only does education provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the workforce, but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (5)__ citizens.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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sections
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emphasizes
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burdens
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benefits