Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the options is appropriate, mark (4) i.e. None of these as the answer.
Astonishingly, the nation's largest city is among the safest. Homicides in New York are expected to fall below 500 this year, fewer than in any year since a long time. Mayor Bloomberg and his police commissioner, Ray Kelly could easily pat each other on the back and call it a day. Laudably, ___________.
1
The have deserved a lot more than they got.
2
They have instead pledged to bring crime under control even in the neighbourhood areas.
3
They have eluded success so far.
4
None of these