In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Yoko Roi stands (i) as an author for standing (ii) as an honorary fellow, after she stood (iii) her writings that stand (iv) the freedom of speech. A. (i) out (ii) down (iii) in (iv) for B. (i) down (ii) out (iii) by (iv) in C. (i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) in D. (i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for
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Answer: D. (i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for
- Identify blank (i): stands ___ as an author: 'Stands out as an author' means she is prominent/distinguished. 'Stand out' = to be notable. So (i) = out.
- Identify blank (ii): standing ___ as an honorary fellow: 'Standing down as an honorary fellow' means resigning from that role. (ii) = down. This narrows to option D (out, down, by, for).
- Confirm blanks (iii) and (iv): 'Stood (iii) her writings' = stood by her writings (supported/defended them). (iii) = by. 'Stand (iv) the freedom of speech' = stand for the freedom of speech (advocate for it). (iv) = for. Final answer: out, down, by, for = Option D.