New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 9 Practice Questions - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive English Language Arts - Grade 9 Exam

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Read the passage: The new runner, Tomas, had legs that seemed built for sprinting, and everyone assumed he would win the 400-meter easily. But at the halfway mark, he faded, gasping, while the slower-looking Marcus paced himself steadily and crossed the line first. Afterward, Tomas told the coach, "I thought talent was enough." The coach handed him a training schedule and said, "Now we build the engine to match the chassis." What theme does the passage convey?

Natural talent guarantees victory in every race. Coaches are more important than athletes. Consistent effort and training matter more than raw talent alone. Running is a team sport, not an individual one.

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Consistent effort and training matter more than raw talent alone.

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