Read and compare what two students have to say about baseball.

Passage 1

"I hope you can come watch me play this season. My team is the Grove Gators, and we are undefeated. Yay! I play shortstop, and it is hard work. Coach has taught me a few tricks, and I have practiced nonstop. Let's hang out at the ballfield."

Passage 2

"Cal Ripken is one of baseball's most famous shortstops. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and won the World Series in 1983. He played the most consecutive baseball games in history."

Which similarity is found when comparing these two passages?

Both passages are written to explain the rules of baseball.

Both passages are written in a casual, informal tone.

Both passages mention the shortstop position in baseball.

Both passages mention a famous baseball player.

answer: C

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Valeria Riddle

1 January, 17:51

Read and compare what two students have to say about baseball.

Passage 1

"I hope you can come watch me play this season. My team is the Grove Gators, and we are undefeated. Yay! I play shortstop, and it is hard work. Coach has taught me a few tricks, and I have practiced nonstop. Let's hang out at the ballfield."

Passage 2

"Cal Ripken is one of baseball's most famous shortstops. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and won the World Series in 1983. He played the most consecutive baseball games in history."

Which similarity is found when comparing these two passages?

Both passages are written to explain the rules of baseball.

Both passages are written in a casual, informal tone.

Both passages mention the shortstop position in baseball.

Both passages mention a famous baseball player.

answer: C

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Mathew Armstrong · Answer 1

The similarity which is found when comparing these two passages is that Both passages mention the shortstop position in baseball. In baseball, the shortstop position is needed for the pitcher to easily get the ball and defeat their opponents.

Talon · Answer 2

Yea the correct answer here is C.

Shortstop is usually thought of as the most demanding and challenging defensive positions. The position itself is located between the second and the third base. In the first paragraph the speaker is playing this position and the second paragraph is about a famous shortstop player.