Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of these statements is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 2)?
this is the intro to the dance routine that helped make elijah one of the national youngarts foundation’s 170 finalists from ten different artistic disciplines. an estimated 10,000 young performers applied, but elijah’s dedication and panache make him unique.
a elijah is one of the ten best dancers remaining in the national youngarts foundation’s competition.
b only a handful of the 170 finalists are dancers.
c elijah was a standout performer in the national youngarts foundation’s competition.
d as a dancer, elijah has little chance to actually win this award, which typically goes to writers

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option against the passage. The passage states Elijah is one of 170 finalists from ten artistic disciplines, with his dedication and panache making him unique.

• Option A: The passage says he's a finalist, not one of the ten best dancers (the ten are from different disciplines, not just dance). Eliminate A.
• Option B: The passage doesn't specify how many finalists are dancers, so we can't conclude "only a handful" are dancers. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The text implies his dedication and panache make him unique, suggesting he stood out (a standout performer) in the competition. This aligns with the passage.
• Option D: The passage gives no info about the award's typical recipients (writers) or Elijah's chance to win. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Elijah was a standout performer in the National YoungArts Foundation’s competition.