Debate Day
The sound of shuffling papers and soft murmurs filled the brightly lit
meeting room. The day Dawson had been eagerly preparing for with his
debate team had arrived. It had been three months of long nights studying
and practicing
He glanced over at the other team who were speaking softly to each other
in a huddle. "Why do they seem so calm and collected?" he muttered to
himself.
He suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness emerge in the pit of his
stomach, and he looked to see if he could gauge how his team was feeling.
"Are you doing alright, Dawson?" his teammate Elaine asked. "Ready for
this?"
Dawson nodded his head quickly in reply.
The moderator made a brief announcement, and Dawson approached the
podium, rubbing the palms of his hands on his pant legs.
After two hours of intense debate rounds, one of the judges stood to
announce the winner. Dawson's team erupted in cheers and began giving
each other high fives. Dawson could not hide his relief and elation.
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Select the correct answer.
Why does Dawson's team begin to cheer?
OA.
They are showing their enthusiasm after being pronounced the winner.
They are excited that the debate is over after doing their best.
B.
C.
The team is showing its disappointment in the results of the debate.
OD. The team is showing support for the other team that won the debate.