Question

playing tag in our buildings courtyard, scarfing down my moms crispy, fried pastel de queijo, and having epic video game tournaments. but ever since sergio made the varsity team, we hadnt seen much of each other—the time we used to spend together after school got swallowed up by his soccer practice and my robotics - club meetings. \wanna help me practice?\ sergio asked, as he tossed the ball between his hands. i bit my lip. i didnt want to look ridiculous, but id missed hanging out with him. \we dont have to play,\ sergio said, as if he read my mind. i steeled myself and replied,
o, its okay. ill play.\ sergio tipped his head to the side.
eally? thanks, man.\ i ran at him in various ways so he could practice outmaneuvering his opponents. i tried, but i hadnt played in ages, and my clumsiness became instantly apparent. i chased sergio, flapping my arms and shouting to distract him, but he only chuckled and easily scored another goal. why does oscar hesitate when sergio asks him to play soccer? oscar is jealous that sergio plays on the varsity soccer team. oscar is uncertain of how sergio will respond if he plays well. oscar is concerned he will miss the upcoming robotics - club meeting. oscar is embarrassed because his soccer skills have not progressed.

Explanation:

The text states Oscar "didn't want to look ridiculous" and later reveals he hadn't played soccer in ages, showing his clumsiness. This matches the idea he's embarrassed about his unskilled soccer abilities. The other options are unsupported: there's no mention of jealousy, uncertainty of Sergio's reaction to good play, or worry about missing robotics club.

Answer:

D. Oscar is embarrassed because his soccer skills have not progressed.