Question

question 1 which of these sentences states the main idea of the article? a. a great deal of effort went into making sure that u.s. soccer players ate nutritious foods at the 2014 world cup tournament. b. pasta and cheese were the preferred foods for the italian soccer team at the 2014 world cup tournament. c. meals consumed by u.s. players at the 2014 world cup tournament included two cooked vegetables of different colors. d. a few of the teams that took part in the 2014 world cup tournament brought foods from their own countries.

Explanation:

To find the main - idea sentence, we need to consider which option encompasses the overall topic of the article. Option A seems to be a broad - statement about efforts for U.S. soccer players' nutrition at the 2014 World Cup, which is likely to be the main idea if the article focuses on that. Options B, C, and D are more specific details.

Answer:

A. A great deal of effort went into making sure that U.S. soccer players ate nutritious foods at the 2014 World Cup tournament.