Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. The charity's mission to ________ poverty was a ________ endeavour, but their dedication never ________.

### Concept & Vocabulary In Context Analyze contrasting sentence structures. The conjunction "but" indicates that the first half of the sentence (describing a daunting task) contrasts with the second half (describing steadfast resolve). ### Step-by-Step Solution - **First blank:** What is the goal of a charity regarding poverty? To lessen or reduce it. "Alleviate" (make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe) is the perfect verb. "Elevate" would mean to increase it, which is illogical. - **Second blank:** Needs an adjective describing the massive endeavor of ending poverty. "Quixotic" (exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical) fits the context of an incredibly difficult, almost impossible, yet noble goal. - **Third blank:** "...but their dedication never...". The blank requires a verb meaning faltered or weakened. "Wavered" (shake with a quivering motion; become unsteady or unreliable) completes the common idiom perfectly. - Option (e) provides a complete, logical sentence: The mission was highly idealistic, but their commitment remained steady. ### Exam Strategy & Shortcut Leverage common idiomatic phrasing. "Alleviate poverty" is a standard pairing. Furthermore, "dedication never wavered" is a very common phrase used to describe steadfast commitment. Identifying these familiar pairings leads you straight to the correct answer. ### Common Pitfall Getting intimidated by advanced vocabulary like "quixotic". Even if you don't know the word, you can often arrive at the correct answer by confidently eliminating the other options based on the easier blanks (like knowing "alleviate" and "wavered" must be correct). ### Final Answer Therefore, the correct answer is **E**.