Bell Work, Thurs. March 2

Most people enjoy playing marbles just for

the fun of it. On the other hand, some

marble players take the game very seriously.

Some of these experienced and determined

players may be good enough to compete in

the annual National Marbles Tournament in

Wildwood, New Jersey. This competition was

first held in 1922. Each year, thousands of

competitors attend. Over the course of the

four-day event, over 1,000 marble games are

played. Winners receive prizes and awards,

including college scholarships and national

honors

Which phrase in the paragraph helps the

reader understand the meaning of annual?

• fun of it

• very seriously

• This competition

• Each year