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In which states did Trump claim victory during his speech?

  • Florida, Arizona, and Wisconsin
  • North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania (correct)
  • Nevada, Virginia, and New York
  • Texas, Ohio, and Michigan

What was one of the central themes in Trump's speech to his supporters?

  • Focusing solely on his accomplishments
  • Criticizing the Democratic party
  • Unifying the country (correct)
  • Emphasizing his criminal indictments

What did Trump not mention throughout his address?

  • Winning swing states
  • Electoral votes
  • Divisive speeches
  • His opponent Kamala Harris (correct)

How long was Trump's speech during the rally?

<p>20 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the content describe the 2024 campaign?

<p>Hotly contested and divisive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'take the stage'?

<p>To address an audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which synonym is used to describe 'critical' in the context given?

<p>Extremely important (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'surpass' mean in the context provided?

<p>To go beyond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the future simple tense used as mentioned?

<p>To express future events and commitments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gathered' indicate about the supporters?

<p>They were dispersed at home (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is 'claim' used in the phrase 'claimed Victory'?

<p>To formally announce achievement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emotional tone does 'with every breath in my body' convey?

<p>Strength and commitment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a synonym for 'exceeded' in relation to expectations?

<p>Surpassed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'cheer someone on'?

<p>To support them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What verb form follows 'after' when used in the context provided?

<p>Gerund (ing form) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'break a promise'?

<p>To not do what was said one would do (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nearly' indicate in the context of the speech duration?

<p>Almost 25 minutes, but not quite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'figures' refer to in the context of Trump's speech?

<p>Important individuals likely to shape his Administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'awe' as expressed by Trump?

<p>Deep respect or amazement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'glimpse' mean in the context of the speech?

<p>A brief or partial look at something (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'pull people apart' mean?

<p>To create divisions among individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Trump emphasize his lack of mentioning his opponent?

<p>By not uttering her name at all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hotly contested' signify in the context of the upcoming campaign?

<p>Significant competition among candidates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overlooking' imply about voter behavior regarding Trump's past?

<p>They are ignoring Trump's criminal history intentionally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'go down as' mean in reference to the campaign?

<p>To be remembered or regarded in a certain way (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using the word 'utter' in the context described?

<p>To emphasize the act of not saying something (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unifying tone' refer to in Trump's speech?

<p>A tone that brings people together (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'strike a tone'?

<p>To express or achieve a particular attitude or emotion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Trump’s campaign compare to past elections according to the description?

<p>It is one of the most divisive and competitive in history (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'comeback' imply in the context of this situation?

<p>A return to a previous position after a significant absence or challenge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrasal verb 'pull off' described?

<p>To succeed in doing something complicated or challenging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'comfortably defeated' suggest about Trump's victory?

<p>He won by a significant margin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a context where a 'comeback' is commonly used?

<p>An athlete returning to victory after a losing streak (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article 'the' signify when referring to 'the White House'?

<p>It denotes a unique and specific location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'tight election' imply about the expected results?

<p>The competition was expected to be intense with close results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone says they can 'pull it off'?

<p>They are confident about achieving a goal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes Trump's historical achievement mentioned?

<p>He is the first former president to return after a four-year absence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'president elect' mean in this context?

<p>A candidate who has been chosen but not yet sworn in (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the information about a Republican defeating a Democrat reflect on the election results?

<p>It indicates a possible shift in voter preferences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the addition of the adjective 'next' relevant in the phrase 'the next president'?

<p>It denotes a future position not yet held (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Trump's victory based on the polls mentioned?

<p>The outcome was expected to be close, but it was an unexpected landslide victory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'put that's right in the comments' imply about audience engagement?

<p>It invites viewers to partake in interactive discussion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the speaker refers to 'advanced grammar' in the context of language learning?

<p>Complex grammatical structures and nuanced usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Comeback

  • A comeback means returning to a previous position or role after an absence or facing challenges.
  • It is commonly used in sports, fashion trends, and politics.
  • To make a comeback means to succeed in returning to a previous position or role.
  • For example, in sports, a team can make a comeback if they were losing but then started winning again.

Pull Off

  • To pull something off means to succeed in doing something difficult or challenging.
  • Example: Trump pulled off the comeback by winning the election.

Polls

  • Polls are used in elections to collect data on voter preferences.
  • Polls help determine voter support for different candidates.
  • Trump comfortably defeated his opponent despite polls suggesting a close race.

White House

  • The White House is the residence and workplace of the US president. It is a unique location, needing the definite article "the."

President Elect

  • President-elect refers to someone who has won an election but has not yet taken office.
  • The next president is the president-elect.

Take the Stage

  • Taking the stage means appearing on stage to deliver a speech or address an audience.

Claim Victory

  • Claim victory means to declare that you have won.
  • Trump claimed victory after winning three critical swing states: North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

Critical

  • Critical means extremely important or essential.

Swing States

  • Swing states are states that can shift their vote from one party to another in an election.

Electoral Votes

  • Electoral votes are assigned to each state based on its population.
  • Candidates need a minimum of 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Surpass

  • To surpass means to exceed or go beyond something.
  • Trump surpassed the minimum of 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Exceeded My Expectations

  • "You exceeded my expectations" is used when someone performs better than anticipated.

Cheer Him On

  • To cheer someone on means to support someone enthusiastically.
  • Trump's supporters gathered at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to cheer him on.

Deliver

  • Deliver means to give or provide something.

Rearview Mirror

  • In a car, the rearview mirror reflects what is behind you.
  • In the context of the election, the rearview mirror represents the past.

Strike

  • Strike means to accomplish, achieve, or to express a certain tone.
  • Trump attempted to strike a unifying tone in his speech.

Unifying

  • A unifying tone brings people together.

Uttered

  • Uttered means to speak or say aloud, often used to emphasize the fact that something was said or not said.
  • In the context of the speech, Trump did not utter the name of his opponent.

Divisive

  • Divisive means causing conflict or division.

Overlooking

  • To overlook means to ignore something.
  • Voters overlooked Trump's previous controversies.

Felony Conviction

  • A felony conviction is the finding of guilt for a serious crime.

Go Down As

  • To go down as means to be remembered or regarded as something.

Hotly Contested

  • Hotly contested means highly competitive.

Indictments

  • An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime.
  • Trump faced criminal indictments.

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