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.
Which phrase signals a contrast between ideals about marriage?

A. Indeed
B. In other societies
C. For example
D. On the other hand

Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is D - on the other hand is the phrase that indicates a contrast in ideals about marriage. This is indicated by the fact that the phrase immediately follows a strong statement about the value of marriage in American society, in that the passage claims it is always about love, so the reader knows to expect something drastically different from the writer using 'on the other hand'.