Claim Task Cards

Which statement best captures the author's argument?

• Baseball and softball go hand in hand.

• The MLB should do more to build a professional softball market.

• ESPN does not support professional softball.

• Most softball athletes end their career in college.

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.

The author mainly argues that:

• A) The women’s hockey league is suffering as a result of player boycotts.

• B) It is good to see female hockey players stand up for what is right.

• C) Professional female hockey players are treated very well.

• D) Ice hockey is enjoyed by many people worldwide.

The author mainly argues that:

• American football is the king sport in America.

• Soccer earns more than double what the NFL earns.

• American football is popular only in America.

• Fútbol (soccer) is the most popular sport worldwide.

The author mainly argues that:

• Colleges should pay their athletes.

• College athletes must get support from their families.

• Most athletes cannot get a job because of the time requirements of being a student-athlete.

• Receiving an athletic scholarship is many student athletes’ dream.

The author mainly argues that:

• Pitchers receive the highest pay in the MLB.

• The pitcher is the most important player in baseball.

• Having a bad pitcher can cause a team to lose the game.

• Hitting averages do not matter in baseball.

The author mainly argues that:

• Sports are good for children in many ways.

• Sports help children solve problems.

• Sports help children improve their physical fitness levels and stay in shape.

• Sports may be great for some kids, but they may not be for everyone.

The author mainly argues that:

• Football is the most dangerous sport.

• The sport with the highest number of injuries is football.

• Some football-related injuries can be avoided with the proper precautions.

• Ill-fitting equipment can lead to injuries.

The author mainly argues that:

• Gender separation in sports is necessary.

• Men and women have the same level of skill.

• Men are stronger and have more muscle mass than women.

• Some sports allow women and men to compete against one another.

• A

• B

• C