Question

I’ve learned through my experiences as an athlete that being a leader isn’t only about what happens on game day. It’s about how you prepare and how you contribute to the team as a whole. As captain of the baseball team for the last three years, I know what it takes to lead by example. Arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement are all important qualities for a leader and a team player.

What does the writer hope to convey by talking about arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement? Check all that apply.

The writer is a hard worker.
The writer needs more practice than others.
The writer can lead by example.
The writer is a contributing member of the team.
The writer does not have any other hobbies or interests.

Answer 1

Selections:
- The writer is a hard worker. — Yes. Arriving early, being prepared, and continually improving show dedication and effort.
- The writer can lead by example. — Yes. The passage explicitly says the writer knows what it takes to lead by example.
- The writer is a contributing member of the team. — Yes. The writer discusses contributing to the team and serving as captain.

Not selected:
- The writer needs more practice than others. — No. The passage describes dedication, not a comparative need for more practice.
- The writer does not have any other hobbies or interests. — No. Nothing in the passage addresses the writer’s outside interests.