Question

Select where two new paragraphs should begin in the text below.

Originally a fringe hobby for surfers on days when the sea was calm, skateboarding has been enjoying a growing popularity for many years now. Twenty years ago, the popular Tony Hawk computer games spawned a boom in the number of skateboarders. More recently, it has been accepted as an Olympic sport. Jack Tumble, a professional skater from the 90s who has recently made the transition into coaching, is excited about the future of skateboarding. ‘It can only continue to grow from here. Now that it is a recognised Olympic sport, there will be more facilities opening up and the sport will become more accessible for everyone. That can only be a good thing’. However, not everyone agrees. Ollie Guerra, another ex-professional skater, isn’t so certain. ‘I think skateboarding will be reduced to competition. It’s supposed to be counterculture and a means of expression. I hope I’m wrong though'.

Answer 1

In the given text, two new paragraphs can begin at the points where the text introduces the growing popularity of skateboarding and Jack Tumble's excitement about its future.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given text, two new paragraphs should begin at the following points:

1. Originally a fringe hobby for surfers on days when the sea was calm, skateboarding has been enjoying a growing popularity for many years now.
2. Jack Tumble, a professional skater from the 90s who has recently made the transition into coaching, is excited about the future of skateboarding.

Both of these statements introduce new ideas and perspectives, and starting new paragraphs at these points will help organize the information and provide clear transitions.