Question

losing is good for you
ashley merryman
2013
ashley merryman discusses her concerns with participation trophies.
assessment questions
11 out of 23 answered
question 14
according to paragraph 3, why are kids awarded participation trophies?
a. participation trophies create team spirit.
b. participation trophies encourage kids to try.
c. participation trophies help players feel good.
d. participation trophies reward kids for their skills.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options based on the context of "Losing is good for you" and participation trophies. Participation trophies are often given to encourage kids to participate (try) in activities, even if they don't win. Option A is about team spirit (not directly about rewarding for trying), C is about feeling good (not the main reason for participation trophies' purpose here), D is about rewarding skills (participation trophies are for participation, not skill). So B fits as they encourage kids to try.

Answer:

B. Participation trophies encourage kids to try