DOL Wed 14th Feb

What is the most likely reason the author includes headings in the selection?

• To provide information about Althea Gibson's personal life

• To highlight events and themes in Althea Gibson's tennis career

• To showcase the achievements of African American athletes

• To discuss the challenges faced by African Americans in sports

What is the most likely reason the author includes the Wimbledon photograph at the beginning of the selection?

• To showcase Althea Gibson's early tennis training

• To emphasize the challenges faced by African American athletes

• To highlight the significance of Wimbledon tournament

• To depict the celebration of Althea Gibson's victory in England

The timeline at the end of the selection is included most likely to —

• highlight the historical context of racial injustice in tennis

• provide a chronological overview of Althea Gibson's life

• showcase major tennis tournaments held around the world

• illustrate the evolution of tennis rules and regulations

Which sentence from the selection does the timeline support?

• Gibson thought this was unfair. (paragraph 7)

• Gibson would soon find herself taking on some of the best players in the sport. (paragraph 8)

• In 1957 she again took the world stage, this time in England, and won. (paragraph 9)

• Later, Gibson went on to try many new things, such as singing, writing, and playing golf. (paragraph 10)

Based on the information in the selection, what is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph of Althea Gibson? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

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Answer explanation

Based on the information in this selection, the author most likely includes the photograph of Althea Gibson in the selection to visually showcase her as a tennis. The photograph captures a moment of tennis practice showing her dedication to the sport. This image serves as a powerful representation of Gibson's determination and resilience in overcoming the barriers and challenges she faced as an African American athlete during a time of racial injustice in tennis.