Question

read the passage. since 1926, the harlem globetrotters have mixed funny acts with amazing basketball skills. the basketball team travels around the world. large crowds come to watch the players. the teams mascot, globie, is a fan favorite. globie wears the same clothes as the team and looks like a person, except his head looks like the planet earth. he can be seen at every game, getting the crowd to cheer loudly to help the team win. what is the meaning of mascot as used in the passage? a basketball player who travels around the world a type of clothing that everyone in a group wears a person or animal that stands for a certain group a game that mixes exercise with jokes and acting

Explanation:

The passage describes Globie as the team's mascot, who is present at games, gets the crowd to cheer, and represents the Harlem Globetrotters. A mascot is typically a person or animal that stands for a certain group.

Answer:

a person or animal that stands for a certain group