answer
Read the excerpt.
(1) [Mabel Ping-Hua Lee] was the first Chinese woman in the United States to earn her doctorate and an advocate for the rights of women and the
Chinese community in America. However, due to discriminatory immigration laws, she was unable to become a citizen of the United States. Despite
this injustice, she played an important part in the fight for voting rights both in the United States and in China.
What is the meaning of the word discriminatory as it is used in the text?
O A. speculative
O B. neutral
O c. experimental
OD. prejudicial



Answer :

The word "discriminatory" in the text means prejudicial. Discriminatory refers to treating certain groups or individuals unfairly or unfavorably based on characteristics such as race, gender, or nationality. In this context, discriminatory immigration laws prevented Mabel Ping-Hua Lee from becoming a U.S. citizen despite her achievements and contributions, highlighting the unfair treatment she faced due to her Chinese heritage. So, the correct meaning of "discriminatory" in this context is prejudicial because it indicates bias or unfairness based on specific characteristics.