Question

PART A: Carefully read both passages (HERE). Then, answer the practice questions that follow.



Which choice BEST describes how the author provides evidence to support the main claim in “Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport”?

(1 point)
Responses

The author explains what the eSport players do each day.
The author explains what the eSport players do each day.

The author makes an argument that video gaming is a sport and then goes on to explain why eSports are similar to traditional sports.
The author makes an argument that video gaming is a sport and then goes on to explain why eSports are similar to traditional sports.

The author shows why eSport video gamers are superior to traditional sports players in all ways.
The author shows why eSport video gamers are superior to traditional sports players in all ways.
Question 2
PART B: Carefully read both passages (HERE). Then, answer the practice questions that follow.

Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?

(1 point)
Responses

“They encourage children to sit in front of the TV or computer screen instead of riding a bike or playing basketball outside with friends.”
“They encourage children to sit in front of the TV or computer screen instead of riding a bike or playing basketball outside with friends.”

“Reaction time is another similarity that eSport players and athletes share.”
“Reaction time is another similarity that eSport players and athletes share.”

“Video games should be illegal because nothing good comes from them.”
“Video games should be illegal because nothing good comes from them.”

“Quick thumbs on the controllers do not equal a strong body.”
“Quick thumbs on the controllers do not equal a strong body.”
Skip to navigation

Answer 1

Part A: The author makes an argument that video gaming is a sport and then goes on to explain why eSports are similar to traditional sports.

Part B: “Reaction time is another similarity that eSport players and athletes share.”