Question

what can you conclude from these two excerpts about evert and navratilova?
a they preferred playing matches indoors rather than in outdoor stadiums.
b they had absolutely nothing in common when it came to tennis.
c they used the same proven strategies to outplay each other.
d they had different personalities and strengths on the court.
excerpt 1
comparisons of their styles of play increased the interest of the fans. navratilova charged the net behind a powerful serve. she was superior to evert on the courts that played to these strengths, such as the lawn at wimbledon or the types of carpets used on the indoor courts. evert was known for her baseline game, and she avoided the net in favor of sharp ground strokes. she was superior to navratilova on the courts that favored her game, such as the clay courts used by the u.s. and french open tournaments.
excerpt 2

Explanation:

• Option A: The excerpt doesn't mention their preference for indoor vs outdoor; it only talks about court types where they were superior, not their preference. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The excerpt shows they had different playing styles (Navratilova charged net with powerful serve, Evert had baseline game with ground strokes) but doesn't say they had "absolutely nothing in common" (too extreme). Eliminate B.
• Option C: The excerpt shows different strategies (Navratilova's net - charge, Evert's baseline) so they didn't use the same strategies. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The excerpt describes Navratilova's strengths (powerful serve, net - charge) and Evert's strengths (baseline, ground strokes) on different courts, indicating different playing styles/strengths on the court, which aligns with different "personalities and strengths on the court" (in terms of playing style).

Answer:

D. They had different personalities and strengths on the court.