Question

Read the excerpt from "Mind over Matter."

Drafted to the national team at 25, he had to decide which role he would follow: player or coach. Santos made the decision to play for as long as possible. The financial gains were better as a player.

How does the detail support the central idea of the text?
A. It gives the reader an example of how santos learned to play.
B. It gives the reader instructions on how to better kick a soccer ball.
C. It tells the reader the motivation santos had to become a player instead of a coach.
D. It tells the reader what santos did for fun when not playing soccer.

Answer 1

The detail that Santos decided to play for as long as possible because the financial gains were better as a player supports the central idea of the text that professional soccer players face difficult decisions about their careers. Therefore, the answer is C. It tells the reader the motivation Santos had to become a player instead of a coach.