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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #45358 Assertion
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There is a modicum of truth in the assertion that "working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events". But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying, particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same patterns recur consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.

A person who aspires to lead could learn from the history of battles

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Option 3: "the qualities and deficiencies of commanders of these battles"

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the text's assertion that studying battles reveals both the qualities that enabled winners to succeed and the deficiencies that led to the losers' failures. It encompasses the broader learning aspect that is essential for aspiring leaders, making it the correct answer.

Option 1: "what led the previous leaders to win a battle?"

Explanation: This option focuses solely on the winning aspect of battles. While the text mentions that studying battles reveals qualities that enabled winners to win, it does not specifically address the question of what led them to victory. Therefore, it lacks completeness and does not encompass the broader learning aspect that includes both winning and losing.

Option 2: "what made them lose a battle?"

Explanation: This option only considers the losing aspect of battles. Although the text does mention deficiencies that caused losers to lose, it does not provide a comprehensive view of the lessons that can be learned from both winning and losing. Thus, it is too narrow and does not fully align with the main idea of learning from history.

Option 4: "the strategies that they have evolved in course of these battles"

Explanation: This option suggests a focus on strategies, which is not explicitly mentioned in the text. The text emphasizes qualities and deficiencies rather than specific strategies. Therefore, this option does not align with the main idea of learning from the historical context of battles.

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