I’ve learned through my experiences as an athlete that being a leader isn’t only about what happens on game day. It’s about how you prepare and how you contribute to the team as a whole. As captain of the baseball team for the last three years, I know what it takes to lead by example. Arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement are all important qualities for a leader and a team player. What does the writer hope to convey by talking about arriving early, coming mentally and physically prepared, and continually working toward improvement? Check all that apply.

The writer is a hard worker.
The writer needs more practice than others.
The writer can lead by example.
The writer is a contributing member of the team.
The writer does not have any other hobbies or interests.

(1) one of the most popular festivals in southeast asia is diwali, the hindu festival of lights. (2) diwali means “row of lights.” (3) several legends claim that the festival was created to celebrate the homecoming of lord rama after more than 14 years of exile. (4) after lord rama defeated the demon ravana, the people placed small lanterns outside of their houses to light their leader’s way home. (5) today, the festival honors many different gods and traditions. (6) most people view diwali as a celebration of hope and a time to remember that good will always overcome evil. (7) people celebrate the five-day festival with an abundance of lights, fireworks, food, and music. (8) many families also pay their respects to different gods by building small altars in their homes. jordan has decided that moving sentence 4 before sentence 3 will improve the organization of the report. is jordan correct in her revision? a) yes, because the revision explains why rama was exiled b) no, the revision disrupts the logical order of the report c) no, the revision moves the answer away from the posed question eliminate d) yes, the revision improves the chronological order of the report