Question

question 9
read this sentence from the passage.
the game promotes not only the players but also the leagues; skipping the game affects the players’ credibility and, most importantly, the fans deserve better. (paragraph 4)
based on the root word, what is the meaning of the word credibility?
☐ how a player plays the game
☐ the amount of distrust that develops for a player
☐ how believable a player’s words and actions are
☐ the amount of praise given to a player for his or her skill
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Explanation:

The root of "credibility" is "cred" (meaning believe). So "credibility" refers to how believable someone's words/actions are. The other options: A is about gameplay, B is distrust (opposite), D is praise for skill (not related to belief).

Answer:

C. how believable a player's words and actions are