Question

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner

immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at
another one of Tanner's baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base.
When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn't say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner's face.
"Did you tag the runner?" she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her
decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision
What is the theme of this passage?
A)
You should cheat to win.
B)
It pays to be honest
Always work hard
D)
Teamwork is best

Answer 1

The theme of the passage about Tanner's experience in a baseball game is that being honest has its rewards, as shown when an umpire trusts Tanner due to his previous display of honesty.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme of the passage where Tanner showed honesty during a baseball game, leading an umpire to trust his word, is 'It pays to be honest'. This central message is illustrated when Tanner, after demonstrating honesty in a previous game by admitting he did not tag a runner, is believed by the same umpire in a later game when a call is questioned. The umpire's decision to trust Tanner and reverse her call despite the anger of coaches and parents underscores the benefit and value of maintaining integrity.

Answer 2

Answer: it pays to be honest

Step-by-step explanation: