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Many middle schools have various extracurricular sports available, and they encourage students to get involved. However, that's not to say there aren't drawbacks. Sports can be time-consuming, and while it's important to make time for team sports, it's also important to keep up on schoolwork. There is also an additional cost to participate. These additional costs to individual athletes and their families can be a burden. These are important things to consider when deciding whether to participate in a school sport. 

The author mainly argues that: 

• It's important to get involved.

• Playing sports can be expensive.

• Homework and studying come second to sports.

• It's important to consider the drawbacks and the benefits of playing sports.

You might have noticed professional bowlers wearing wrist braces. This isn't because it's a uniform requirement for professionals; it's actually because bowling is a sport that requires wrist protection. Depending on the bowling ball's weight, bowlers may be throwing 200-400 pounds within a single game, using the same wrist, over and over again! This repetitive strain can cause serious stress to your wrist. Thus, it's important to protect your wrists appropriately. 

Which statement best captures the author's argument? 

• Bowling can be a dangerous sport.

• Professional bowlers have very strong wrists.

• It's important to protect your wrists when bowling.

• You should wear proper protection when playing any sport.

Some may argue that Tom Brady is the best football player of all time due to his impressive track record over the last 20 years. However, Jerry Rice also has an impressive track record, and he played during an era in the NFL where illegal hit rules were minimal. Because Jerry Rice played in a much more physical game of football, his statistics are far more impressive than Tom Brady's because it was harder for him to prove himself!

Which statement best captures the authors argument? 

• Jerry Rice is the best football player of all time.

• The NFL has changed over time.

• Tom Brady is the best football player of all time.

• Jerry Rice played football when illegal hits were allowed.

Female athletes looking to get an athletic scholarship for college might consider developing their soccer game. Almost 10% of female high school soccer players make the cut at the college level. In contrast, only 7% of male high school soccer players play at the college level. You say soccer is not your sport? Unfortunately, only 5% of volleyball players get college scholarships, and the statistics are even lower for basketball. 

Which statement best captures the author's argument? 

• It is difficult to play sports at the college level.

• Male athletes have lower odds of receiving athletic scholarships than female athletes.

• College sports are not for everyone.

• Females should play soccer if they want to get an athletic scholarship.

School-sponsored sports provide a host of positive benefits, some of which are teamwork, good health, physical fitness, and life lessons. However, as schools face budget problems and injuries increase, it may be time to consider cutting sports form school. Spending money on sports only goes to a limited number of students, and these athletes can still access team sports through club or recreational teams. Cutting sports from a school budget can free up school spending to focus on other, perhaps more important, needs. 

The author mainly argues that: 

• Schools should cut sports from the budget.

• School-sponsored sports provide many positive benefits.

• School budgets need to be monitored more closely.

• Spending money on school sports only benefits a small number of students.