Question

what are two main purposes of the passage? a to highlight the historical significance of women in sports and to encourage more women to participate in athletics today. b to illustrate the gradual acceptance of womens sports over time and to criticize the limitations placed on women in sports. c to document the evolution of womens sports through history to promote the idea that all sports should be co - ed. d to celebrate the achievements of women in sports and to suggest that womens sports are more valuable than mens sports.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Highlighting historical significance of women in sports and encouraging more women to participate today is a plausible purpose for a passage about women's sports.
• Option B: The option says "criticize the limitations", but a passage about women's sports evolution may not focus on criticism as a main purpose, and "illustrate gradual acceptance" along with criticism is less likely.
• Option C: Promoting all sports to be co - ed is not a common or likely main purpose of a passage about women's sports history.
• Option D: Suggesting women's sports are more valuable than men's is not a typical or objective purpose of such a passage.

Answer:

A. To highlight the historical significance of women in sports and to encourage more women to participate in athletics today.