1. Read the paragraph in order to answer the question.

Harvey loved the game of football. He practiced passing and kicking every day. But, at age 15, Harvey was short and slender. Soaking wet, he barely tipped the bathroom scale at 108 pounds. One day, Harvey told his older brother he was going to try out for the football team. Harvey's brother laughed and suggested that he try out for the chess team.

The main idea in this passage is that A. Harvey was small for his age, but he was strong. B. Harvey loved football more than chess. C. Harvey wanted to play football in spite of his size. D. Harvey's brother preferred chess to football.

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Tessa Swanson

15 October, 14:24

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Karla · Answer 1

It's A. Harvey was small for his age, but he was strong.

Sasha Mann · Answer 2

Harvey's small but he still wants to play football anyway, therefore it is C