Question

the birth of pro hockey
2 rewind to 1900. the main hockey league was for amateurs. no pros were allowed to play. so in 1904, a pro league was created. these players were paid.
question 1
read paragraph 2. the word amateurs means ______.
a players who teach others
b players who are not paid to play
c players who have cheated
d players who want to quit a sport

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "amateurs", we analyze the context. The paragraph says in 1900 the league was for amateurs, and in 1904 a pro league was created where players were paid. So amateurs are the opposite of pros (who get paid), meaning they aren't paid to play. Option A is about teaching, C about cheating, D about quitting—none match. Option B fits the context.

Answer:

B. players who are not paid to play