Question

read the paragraph below.

conversation ceased when coach deal entered the room. the din of the locker room was silenced, and all eyes met her gaze. she began her post - game speech, and every phrase was met with nods of assent. and when coach deal finally called the team in for a huddle, every hand reached eagerly together, and every voice proclaimed, \teamwork!\

what is the players attitude toward the coach?

• the players respect the coachs authority.
• the players are afraid of the coachs harsh words.
• the players resent the coachs interruption.
• the players enjoy the coachs sense of humor.

Explanation:

To determine the players' attitude, we analyze the paragraph: when the coach entered, conversation stopped, eyes met her gaze, her speech got nods of assent, and they eagerly huddled. This shows they respect her authority. The other options: no mention of harsh words, resentment, or humor.

Answer:

The players respect the coach’s authority.