Question

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 1

C. Both passages mention the shortstop position in baseball.

Step-by-step explanation:

I think it is the third one because none of the other ones make sense. The first answer does not apply because both passages do not talk about the rules of baseball. The second answer does not apply because the first passage is written in casual tone, while the second passage talks in a formal informative tone. The fourth one does not apply because the first passage is not about a famous person even through the second one is. So, that leaves the third one and both passages do talk about a shortstop.