“Should Video Games Be Considered a Sport?”

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Video games are a fun way to pass time.

• Esports is a growing industry with both supporters and critics.

• Esports players do not work as hard as traditional athletes.

• Playing video games is unhealthy and should be avoided.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that esports can be considered a sport?

• "Video games have become more than just entertainment—they have turned into a billion-dollar industry with professional players, massive tournaments, and millions of devoted fans worldwide."

• "Like athletes, professional gamers follow strict practice schedules, analyze game footage to improve their performance, and work with coaches to strategize against opponents."

• "Critics argue that this sedentary lifestyle contradicts the values of traditional sports, which emphasize fitness and movement."

• "Many tournaments offer prize pools worth millions of dollars, attracting players from all over the world."

What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

• To explain why esports should be officially classified as a sport

• To inform the reader about the growing debate over esports and sports.

• To argue that video games are harmful to young people

• To convince the reader to start playing esports professionally

Read this sentence from the passage: "Competitive gamers don’t just play for fun—they train rigorously, often spending eight to twelve hours a day refining their reflexes, decision-making skills, and teamwork." What does the word rigorously most likely mean in this sentence?

• Casually and without much effort

• In a careful and dedicated way

• In a playful and fun manner

• Quickly and without thinking

What is the main argument against video games being considered a sport?

• Esports tournaments do not offer prize money.

• Video games require only luck, not skill.

• Video games do not require physical activity like traditional sports do.

• Esports tournaments are not popular among fans.

Which sentence from the passage is an opinion rather than a fact?

• "In 2019, the Fortnite World Cup winner, a teenager named Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, won $3 million in prize money."

• "Popular esports events, such as The International (a Dota 2 competition) and the League of Legends World Championship, fill entire stadiums with thousands of cheering fans."

• "Esports is the most exciting and engaging competition in the modern world."

• "Some people believe that calling gaming a sport stretches the definition too far, as it does not promote physical health in the same way as running, swimming, or playing team-based sports."

How does the author develop the central idea of the passage?

• By presenting both sides of the esports debate, including arguments for and against esports being a sport.

• By listing reasons why esports is more important than traditional sports

• By describing only the negative effects of gaming on players’ health

• By focusing on the personal life of an esports player

What conclusion can the reader draw from the passage?

• Esports is more physically demanding than traditional sports.

• The debate over whether esports is a sport will likely continue.

• All professional gamers make more money than traditional athletes.

• Esports players do not need any skill to compete.