Question

which sentence has an optimistic tone?
this group of wide - eyed boys with a love of the game reminds me of my own freshman squad.
though shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
with a roster full of inexperienced players, the team is unlikely to win a game in the national tournament.
milo is an underdog in the tournament because he had only seven wins during the regular season.

Explanation:

• The first sentence is a neutral statement of comparison.
• The second sentence, despite Shanna being an underdog, suggests a positive outcome (increased success) due to skillful coaching, which is optimistic.
• The third sentence predicts an unlikely win (negative outcome) for the team.
• The fourth sentence is a neutral statement of fact about Milo's underdog status.

Answer:

Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.