In the first section, the author contrasts road racing with other athletic competitions A) to show that road racing is far superior to other sports. B) to show that almost anyone can participate in road racing. C) to explain to the reader why the race is run on a holiday. D) to emphasize the rigorous training required to excel road racing.

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Edith Gaines

2 January, 21:43

In the first section, the author contrasts road racing with other athletic competitions A) to show that road racing is far superior to other sports. B) to show that almost anyone can participate in road racing. C) to explain to the reader why the race is run on a holiday. D) to emphasize the rigorous training required to excel road racing.

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Paula Lang · Answer 1

B

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B The correct answer is to show that almost anyone can participate in road racing. Section 1 states: However, in the sport of road racing, common people and novice joggers can lace up and be in the same race as the world-class runners competing to win it all.