Question

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derek redmond was a swift british sprinter with many injuries during his running career. at the 1988 olympics in korea, he withdrew from his race because of a torn tendon. redmond had eight operations before getting to the 1992 olympics in spain. he posted the fastest time in the first round and won the next contest. redmond was running well during the semi - final when he suddenly stopped and dropped to the ground in great pain. all the other runners passed him. he signaled to the medical crew that he wanted to continue. as he hobbled, his father rushed down from the stands to join his son on the track. jim redmond put an arm around derek. both redmonds slowly made their way to the finish line, but derek crossed it himself. the crowd of 65,000 people gave him a standing ovation. according to racing rules, he was disqualified because he had gotten help during the race. however, derek’s determination to finish is considered one of the most emotional events in olympic history. he was once asked about how to be successful. he answered by saying a person had to get up one more time than they were knocked down.

1. the reader can infer that derek fell during the race because ---

a) he wanted someone else to win
b) he was waiting for his father
c) he was injured while running
d) he was losing

1. which sentence from the text supports the fact that derek did not win a gold medal?

a) he posted the fastest time in the first round and won the next contest.
b) all the other runners passed him.
c) jim redmond put an arm around derek.
d) the crowd of 65,000 people gave him a standing ovation.

1. context clues help the reader know that the word disqualified means ---

a) permitted to continue
b) added later
c) taken out
d) included

1. the author most likely included the last sentence because derek redmond ---

a) never won an olympic gold medal
b) kept on running despite his many injuries
c) had a father who cared about him
d) was famous for getting up after an injury knocked him down

Explanation:

1. Derek had a history of injuries and stopped in pain during the race, indicating an injury - related fall.
2. When all other runners pass him, it shows he did not win.
3. Since he got help during the race and according to racing rules, being disqualified means being taken out of the race.
4. The last sentence emphasizes his determination to get up more times than he was knocked down, which is related to his ability to keep running despite injuries.

Answer:

1. C. he was injured while running
2. B. All the other runners passed him.
3. C. taken out
4. B. kept on running despite his many injuries