OSAS ELA Grade 8 Practice Questions - Oregon Statewide Assessment System - English Language Arts, Grade 8 Exam

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Refer to the passage 'The Last Race' from Question 1. What does Coach Medina's statement in paragraph 2 — "The race isn't against them. It's against the part of you that wants to stop" — reveal about his understanding of Elena?

He believes Elena lacks physical speed and needs a different strategy. He understands that Elena's biggest challenge is mental, not physical. He is trying to convince Elena that her competitors do not matter at all. He thinks Elena should focus on pacing rather than finishing.

Correct Answer:

He understands that Elena's biggest challenge is mental, not physical.

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