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Which of the following is NOT correct?

• Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. It was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games.

• Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice, it was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games.

• Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice; it was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games.

• Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice, and it was the first winter sport to be included in the Olympic Games.

Which one of the following is NOT correct?

• The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance, but non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on Ice, and four skating.

• The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance while non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on Ice, and four skating.

• The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance, non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on Ice, and four skating.

• The four Olympic disciplines are men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating, theater on Ice, and four skating.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

• From intermediate through senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and free skate). These may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves, depending on the discipline.

• From intermediate through senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and free skate), which may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves, depending on the discipline.

• From intermediate through senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and free skate); these may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves, depending on the discipline.

• From intermediate through senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs (short and free skate), these may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves, depending on the discipline.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

• The blade of a figure skate has a groove on the bottom creating two distinct edges, inside and outside. Judges prefer that skaters glide on one edge of the blade and not on both at the same time; this is referred to as a "flat edge."

• The blade of a figure skate has a groove on the bottom creating two distinct edges, inside and outside. Judges prefer that skaters glide on one edge of the blade and not on both at the same time, this is referred to as a "flat edge.'

• The blade of a figure skate has a groove on the bottom creating two distinct edges, inside and outside; judges prefer that skaters glide on one edge of the blade and not on both at the same time, which is referred to as a "flat edge."

• The blade of a figure skate has a groove on the bottom creating two distinct edges, inside and outside, but judges prefer that skaters glide on one edge of the blade and not on both at the same time, referred to as a "flat edge."

Which one is NOT correct?

• Skates used in singles and pair skating have a set of large, jagged teeth on the front of each blade. These are called "toe picks" and are mainly used to help launch the skater into the air for the take-off when performing jumps. Ice dance blades have smaller toe picks than blades used for the other disciplines.

• Skates used in singles and pair skating have a set of large, jagged teeth called a "toe pick" on the front of each blade. The toe picks are mainly used to help launch the skater into the air for the take-off when performing jumps, but ice dance blades have smaller toe picks than blades used for the other disciplines.

• Skates used in singles and pair skating have a set of large, jagged teeth called a "toe pick" on the front of each blade, which are mainly used to help launch the skater into the air for the take-off when performing jumps. Ice dance blades have smaller toe picks than blades used for the other disciplines.

• Skates used in singles and pair skating have a set of large, jagged teeth called a "toe pick" on the front of each blade, these are mainly used to help launch the skater into the air for the take-off when performing jumps. Ice dance blades have smaller toe picks than blades used for the other disciplines.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

• During a spin, skaters use the "sweet spot" of the blade, formally called the rocker, which is the roundest portion of the blade, just behind the toe pick and near the middle of the blade.

• During a spin, skaters use the "sweet spot" of the blade, which is formally called the rocker. This is the roundest portion of the blade and is just behind the toe pick near the middle of the blade.

• During a spin, skaters use the "sweet spot" of the blade, this is formally called the rocker and is the roundest portion of the blade; it is just behind the toe pick and near the middle of the blade.

• During a spin, skaters use the "sweet spot" of the blade, formally called the rocker, and it is the roundest portion of the blade. It is located just behind the toe pick, near the middle of the blade.

Which one of the following is CORRECT?

• Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level at local, regional, sectional, national, and international competitions, additionally, the International Skating Union regulates international figure skating judging and competitions.

• Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level at local, regional, sectional, national, and international competitions; the International Skating Union regulates international figure skating judging and competitions.

• Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level at local, regional, sectional, national, and international competitions the International Skating Union regulates international figure skating judging and competitions.

• Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level at local, regional, sectional, national, and international competitions, the International Skating Union regulates international figure skating judging and competitions.

Which one of the following is CORRECT?

• The sport is also associated with show business, and major competitions generally conclude with exhibition galas, in which the top skaters from each discipline perform non-competitive programs.

• The sport is also associated with show business, major competitions generally conclude with exhibition galas, in which the top skaters from each discipline perform non-competitive programs.

• The sport is also associated with show business, in fact, major competitions generally conclude with exhibition galas, in which the top skaters from each discipline perform non-competitive programs.

• The sport is also associated with show business in fact, major competitions generally conclude with exhibition galas, in which the top skaters from each discipline perform non-competitive programs.

Which one of the following is CORRECT?

• The term "professional" in skating refers not to skill level but to competitive status. Figure skaters competing at the highest levels of international competition are not "professional" skaters, in fact, they are sometimes referred to as amateurs, though some earn money.

• The term "professional" in skating refers not to skill level but to competitive status. Figure skaters competing at the highest levels of international competition are not "professional" skaters they are sometimes referred to as amateurs, though some earn money.

• The term "professional" in skating refers not to skill level but to competitive status, indeed, figure skaters competing at the highest levels of international competition are not "professional" skaters. They are sometimes referred to as amateurs, though some earn money.

• The term "professional" in skating refers not to skill level but to competitive status. Indeed, figure skaters competing at the highest levels of international competition are not "professional" skaters. They are sometimes referred to as amateurs, though some earn money.

Which one of the following is NOT correct?

• Professional skaters include those who have lost their ISU eligibility, and those who perform only in shows, they may include former Olympic and World champions who have ended their competitive career as well as skaters with little or no international competitive experience.

• Professional skaters include those who have lost their ISU eligibility and those who perform only in shows. They may include former Olympic and World champions who have ended their competitive career as well as skaters with little or no international competitive experience.

• Professional skaters include those who have lost their ISU eligibility and those who perform only in shows they may include former Olympic and World champions who have ended their competitive career. They include skaters with little or no international competitive experience as well as.

• Professional skaters include those who have lost their ISU eligibility, and those who perform only in shows, they may include former Olympic and World champions who have ended their competitive career. They include skaters with little or no international competitive experience as well as.