Coach Motivates Her Girls, Both On and Off the Court

What does "take it up a notch" mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• to make more interesting

• to become more forceful

• to complete another level

• to make another play

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What idea does this sentence help to support?

• that Gaters can be considered impolite

• that Gaters speaks very softly at times

• that Gaters demands a lot from her players

• that Gaters is impatient with her players

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How does the author best support this point?

• by explaining how Gaters helps many of her players attend college

• by describing the long hours of practice Gaters makes her players perform

• by providing examples of how Gaters helps players in need

• by providing examples of the basketball tips Gaters teaches her players

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Which point in the article does this detail best support?

• Gaters has a very strong desire to win so can get upset easily

• Gaters is unlikely to retire because she enjoys coaching

• Gaters cares about every aspect of her players' lives

• Gaters is nice only after practice or games are finished

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What does paragraph 26 suggest about Gaters?

• Gaters is appreciated for her important contributions to girls basketball

• Gaters is considered the best high school basketball coach in the country

• Gaters has couched basketball almost as long as more famous coaches

• Gaters has been honored mainly for her work with students off the basketball court

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How do paragraphs 27 through 29 contribute to the article?

• by comparing Gater's work ethic with Howard's

• by showing an effect Gaters has had on Howard

• by giving an example of Gaters's desire to win

• by suggesting how Gaters feels about her job

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According to the article, why do so many people respect Gaters?

• Gaters teaches her players about more than just basketball

• Gaters encourages her players to play college basketball

• Gaters teaches her players about the importance of playing basketball

• Gaters wants her players to concentrate on improving their basketball skills

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