Question

reason: team sports allow students to connect with others in their community. evidence: statistics show that playing on a sports team provides social support, a feeling of belonging, and bonding among teammates. how does the evidence connect to the reason? it illustrates how those involved in team sports will get physically fit. it illustrates how those involved in team sports learn new skills. it illustrates how those involved in team sports develop friendships with others. it illustrates how those involved in team sports learn how to be competitive and driven.

Explanation:

The reason is about connecting with others. The evidence mentions social support, belonging, and bonding (which relate to friendship - a form of connection). The first option is about physical fit (not connection), the second is about new skills (not connection), and the fourth is about competitiveness (not connection).

Answer:

It illustrates how those involved in team sports develop friendships with others.