Quiz
1
Read the following sentences from the article.
1. Meanwhile, a group of more than 100 NBA employees expressed support for the players in
an email to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on August 28.
2 July, the NBA established a $300 million foundation for economic growth in the Black
community
3. The league also placed "Black Lives Matter" on the court and allowed players to wear social
justice messages on their jerseys.
4. The letter from employees said they believe the NBA and its leadership "have the leverage
to do more to directly address and combat police brutality and systemic racism in this
country."
Which two sentences taken together provide the BEST evidence to support the idea that the NBA has attempted to make
changes for social justice?
(A) 1 and 2
(B)
1 and 4
(C)
2 and 3
(D)
3 and 4

Answer :

Answer:

C. 2 and 3

Explanation:

1. is more like a topic sentence/point/elaboration than evidence. It merely states what is happening and is not as strong of an evidence as 2 and 3 as "support" is subjective (dependent on the reader)

4. says they "believe the NBA and its leadership have the leverage" meaning it has the potential to but has not taken any action/attempt to support social justice

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