Question

1. what does the word stigma mean? a. visibility and opinion b. shame and scandal c. pretty and wealthy d. business and commerce 7. choose the word that best completes the sentence. colin injured his knees, ____ he had stem - cell surgery. a. before b. so c. but d. since 8. why is hgh use banned in professional sports? 9. why did mlb investigate colins stem - cell surgery? use evidence from the text you read.

Explanation:

1. The word "stigma" generally means a mark of disgrace or disapproval. In the context, the person doesn't want the negative perception associated with it. Option B "disgrace and scandal" best matches this meaning.
2. The correct word to complete the sentence is "since" which shows a cause - effect relationship between having stem - cell surgery and missing his lectures.
3. Without the full text, we can't provide a detailed answer, but generally, HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is banned in professional sports because it can be used as a performance - enhancing drug, giving athletes an unfair advantage.
4. Without the full text, we can't provide a detailed answer. But reasons for an investigation could include possible rule - breaking, concerns about fairness, or questions about the legality and ethics of the surgery in the sports context.

Answer:

1. B. disgrace and scandal
2. D. since
3. No full - text answer provided.
4. No full - text answer provided.