Part of the Team

What is the moral of the text?

• Every person is in it to win it.

• It is better to bend than to break.

• People's feelings are more important than winning.

• People should treat others the way they want to be treated.

Which statement from the text supports the central idea?

• "He thought hard about asking Coach Kate if he could sit out the butterfly race."

• "When the individual freestyle race arrived, Marcus could barely bring himself to get in line with his teammates."

• " 'But I'm not even fast enough to swim in the main races, and I came in last twice today.' "

• " 'It's great to win meets, but the most important thing is for kids-and coaches-to have fun swimming and being part of a team.' "

What is the central message of the text?

• Swimming alone is the best way to exercise.

• Having a good time is more important than winning.

• Quitting is sometimes the best way to help the team.

• Winning first place in every sport is the only way to succeed.

What lesson does Marcus learn by the end of the text?

• to always try his best

• to let other people win

• that winning is important

• that swimming is not for him

Which statement from the text shows that Marcus learned a lesson?

• "Embarrassed, he made the turn and headed back."

• "He came in dead last."

• "He nodded shyly."

• "Marcus promised himself he would do exactly that."