Question

Which quotation supports the idea that Americans have lost sight of the benefits of participating in sports? "Despite our much-publicized emphasis on school athletics, our own children lag behind European children in physical fitness." (paragraph 6) "Despite our much-publicized emphasis on school athletics, our own children lag behind European children in physical fitness." (paragraph 6) "Our existence deprives us of the minimum of physical activity essential for healthy living." (paragraph 7) "Our existence deprives us of the minimum of physical activity essential for healthy living." (paragraph 7) "I do not say this in order to decry excellence in sports or anywhere else." (paragraph 8) "I do not say this in order to decry excellence in sports or anywhere else." (paragraph 8) "There are more important goals than winning contests, and that is to improve on a broad level the health and vitality of all of our people." (paragraph 10) "There are more important goals than winning contests, and that is to improve on a broad level the health and vitality of all of our people." (paragraph 10)

Answer 1

Losing sight of the benefits of something implies that other affairs are put first before the activity in consideration. So, the statement that supports the idea that Americans have lost sight of the benefits of participating in sports is;

• "Our existence deprives us of the minimum of physical activity essential for healthy living." (paragraph 7)

The statement above reflects the fact that Americans were not prioritizing sports. According to the author, the existence of Americans deprived them of the minimum of physical activity.

Perhaps other preoccupations were taking away the time required for sports.

Therefore, the statement in paragraph 7 is correct.

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