Comprehension:

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

"I am proud to (1)___ to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance (2)_____ universal acceptance," he declared (3)____ September 11, 1893. "We believe not only in universal toleration, (4) _____ we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belon to a nation which has sheltered the prosecuted and the (5)_____ of all religions and nations of the earth."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

refugees

- The complete sentence is:  I am proud to belon to a nation which has sheltered the prosecuted and the refugees of all religions and nations of the earth."

- The word "refugees" fits in the blank to complete the sentence. It refers to individuals who have fled their home countries due to persecution, violence, or other hardships and sought shelter or protection in another country.

- By using the word "refugees" in the blank, the sentence conveys that the nation takes pride in providing shelter and support to those who have faced persecution and hardships from various religions and nations around the world.