Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following best identifies a central idea of the text?
a. coach summitt won eight ncaa championships.
b. coach warlick is never going to be as good of a coach as coach summitt.
c. coach summitt’s wise mentorship helped coach warlick become the coach she is today
d. coach warlick was not a particularly good basketball player.
pa-ela: cc12.6a cc12.6b

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on Coach Summitt's championships, not the main idea about the relationship between the two coaches.
• Option B: States a negative comparison, not a central theme about mentorship or development.
• Option C: Highlights how Coach Summitt's mentorship helped Coach Warlick become the coach she is, which aligns with a central idea of mentorship and professional growth.
• Option D: Focuses on Coach Warlick's playing ability, not the central idea related to coaching development.

Answer:

C. Coach Summitt’s wise mentorship helped Coach Warlick become the coach she is today