Question

Gibbon wrote two centuries ago that professionalism in amateur sports was one of the early evidences of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.

How does the sentence refine the author’s ideas about professional sports?

a. by emphasizing that professional sports have existed for many years


b. by exaggerating the consequences of focusing too much energy on professional sports

c. by highlighting that excellence in sports does not ensure success in other areas of life

d. by highlighting the contrast between the amateur and professional sports

Answer 1

Answer: a

Explanation: It just makes more sense then it ever will.