What claim by the author in the passage? A competition is a great way to engage students to be more
Interested in school activities because it adds a "fun" element to
the learning process. Competitions are also known to motivate
some students. But are competitions always healthy? Is being
part of competitions the only way to prove capability? Students'
families should not force students to participate in
competitions.
The idea of winning a competition may be so demanding
that a student may concentrate all of his or her efforts on
preparing for the competition over other things. This may
create an imbalance in the student's life. Students might also
neglect their studies because they are intent at being successful
In only one thing. This fear of losing may also make students
overwork, which can have a negative effect.
Moreover, it is obvious that any competition will have only
one winner, and the others have to brace themselves for
disappointment. Sometimes, even though a person may
perform well, he or she may lose a competition to someone
who performs slightly better. This disappointment can affect
the confidence of the competitor, and therefore, his or her
performance.
Thus, competitions can have a negative impact on students.

A. Competitions do not improve student interest in school activities.

B. The demands of competing may cause students to get anxious

C. Students do not have the time to participate in school activities.

D. Students are trying to balance both studies and other activities.