Question

In American society, romantic love is considered the main reason for people to marry. On the other hand, in some societies, romantic love is considered a form of obsession or madness. In fact, even in many societies where "true love" is not considered a form of insanity, arranged marriages are still the norm. For example, in many cultures it's believed that marriage is basically an economic arrangement. Thus, a farmer needs a wife both to bear children and to share the farm work while raising new "hands" as additional farm labor. In other societies, marriage is mainly about cementing connections between families. Indeed, most marriages between members of European royal or aristocratic lineages were primarily aimed at creating trust, loyalty, and mutual obligations between privileged and powerful families.
What is the main idea in this paragraph?

A. True love is a sound basis for marriage.
B. Different societies have different ideas about the purpose of marriage.
C. Marriage is usually a family affair.
D. Arranged marriages are more practical than those based on romantic love.

Answer 1

1. There are ---- ideas on what marriage accomplishes. These ideas are
2. Romantic Love (American ideal)
3. Other societies Think Romantic Love is a form of madness
4. Arranged Marriages emphasizes marriage as a partnership.
5. Cements relationships between families. (like royal families)

That makes B the right answer

A depends on the society

C This can be so, but it does not have to be. This is true of royalty.

D Is true but it is not the entire scope of the paragraph.

Answer 2

b) Different societies have different ideas about the purpose of marriage

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