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Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.
It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.
Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.
But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.
If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?
Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.
Q. “If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?
  • a)
    People may have different opinions about what is great
  • b)
    Greatness is a very objective thing
  • c)
    The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country is
  • d)
    Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happy
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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The author first describes why America of 1950’s and olden times is considered great by many Trump supporters.
►He then quotes some characteristics of those times to demonstrate why Trump supporters consider that America to be great. He then uses the above mentioned lines.
►Through these lines, he simply wants to imply that greatness can be a subjective thing. Thus option A best represents the meaning that he is trying to convey through these lines.
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The author first describes why America of 1950’s and olden times is considered great by many Trump supporters.
►He then quotes some characteristics of those times to demonstrate why Trump supporters consider that America to be great. He then uses the above mentioned lines.
►Through these lines, he simply wants to imply that greatness can be a subjective thing. Thus option A best represents the meaning that he is trying to convey through these lines.
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Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It&rs...
The author first describes why America of 1950’s and olden times is considered great by many Trump supporters.
►He then quotes some characteristics of those times to demonstrate why Trump supporters consider that America to be great. He then uses the above mentioned lines.
►Through these lines, he simply wants to imply that greatness can be a subjective thing. Thus option A best represents the meaning that he is trying to convey through these lines.
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Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.Which of the following is/are true as per the passage?I.America’s unemployment rate was lowest in 1950’sII. Minorities in America are not getting as much respect today as they used to get in olden times.III. America’s economy is not as large as it used to be in 1950’s.

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Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. 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One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. 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One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CAT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow.It’s easy and convenient to label those who support Donald Trump as “anachronistic” or “racist” or “bigoted.” Indeed, for many of those who either support Hillary Clinton, or who simply do not see the allure of Trump’s message, his campaign’s slogan, “Make America Great Again,” appears to be nothing more than a desire to return America to a time when minorities were in the margins and Americans of European descent had little to worry about other than an increasingly belligerent Russia.Yet the hard truth is that many older Americans, and many younger Trump supporters, are not spurred by racist sentiments, but nostalgia for the greatness of America as it once was from their own, fully real perspectives. Older, white Americans may remember the economic boom of the post-war 1950s with a significant amount of fondness. They may remember the excitement of American industry and the growth of the American economy at the time. Although that America was not “great” for minorities, it was certainly great for the largest percentage of Americans. In the 1950s, the U.S. unemployment rate was among the lowest it had ever been. Good paying jobs were plentiful, America was safe and respected worldwide. America was, for many, a great place to be.But what about for those Americans who were not around in the 1950s, but who still support Trump? Much of the “greatness” they seek lies not in a return to an economic boom they never experienced, but to an America that looks more like what it did before their time, or when they were younger, One in which conservatives were not alienated. One in which the family consisted of two parents of opposite gender, One where unborn children were not wantonly disposed of because they were unwanted, One in which alternative lifestyles were not openly paraded on television and in the media. One in which America was both feared and respected overseas, and where, at home, American interests came before those of individuals who are new to the country.If that doesn’t sound like a “great” America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective. One does not necessarily have to believe that those ideals are right for the country. One needs to understand and respect that those ideals are important to a very large proportion of the country. Taking a step back, one should also recognize that the culture that our media presents no longer represents any of those ideals, at least not positively. Is it any wonder that so many people find solace and hope in Trump’s message?Before you write off Trump’s supporters, it may be a good idea to look at the past. Those who feel economically disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), and culturally disabled (most of Trump’s supporters do), are pushed toward the “fight or flight” reaction. Do not assume, however, that a Trump vote is the end-all for the “fight” mentality, or that Trump supporters will choose “flight” should Trump lose. It may be a dangerous error as well to believe that Americans have evolved past more violent ends to political and cultural marginalization. Many may see the final option -- the same course taken by the Founding Fathers and Germany -- as the only reasonable course of action that remains.Q.“If that doesn’t sound like a ‘great’ America to you, that’s simply a matter of perspective.” What does the author want to convey through these lines?a)People may have different opinions about what is greatb)Greatness is a very objective thingc)The supporters of Hillary Clinton do not understand what a great country isd)Greatness is not about pleasing the minorities but it is about keeping most of the people happyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CAT tests.
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