Question 44

Readers can infer that the authors each supported a different team in the game described.

The differences in the accounts suggest that each author has a distinct perspective based on their support for different teams. This divergence in viewpoint indicates a bias that likely stems from their allegiance to their respective teams.

A) the authors share a common point of view

This option is incorrect because the prompt suggests that the authors present differing perspectives. If they shared a common point of view, their accounts would not exhibit the differences that allow readers to infer their support for different teams.

B) the authors are likely sports journalists for the same newspaper

While it is possible for journalists from the same newspaper to write about the same event, this option does not address the differences in perspective that allow readers to infer team allegiance. Therefore, it does not accurately reflect the implications of the differing accounts.

C) the authors each supported a different team in the game described

This option is correct as it directly aligns with the inference that can be made regarding the differing perspectives of the authors. Their accounts likely reflect their individual biases based on the teams they support, which is a common occurrence in sports reporting.

D) the authors recognized that the referees of the game favored the Hawks

This option is incorrect because it asserts a specific opinion about the referees that is not supported by the information given. The extract does not mention the referees or any bias in officiating, focusing instead on the authors' differing perspectives regarding the teams.

Conclusion

The correct answer, C, is supported by the context of the differing accounts, which indicate that each author has a bias based on their team allegiance. Options A and B fail to recognize the distinct perspectives presented, while D incorrectly introduces a focus on refereeing that is not relevant to the inference drawn from the text. Thus, C is the only choice that accurately captures the essence of the differing viewpoints.