Asked by Grace Stahl on May 25, 2024

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According to sports writer Ian Stafford, the British hold the record for winning the world's oddest competitions . In one of these bizarre events, contestants contort their faces and are judged on their ugliness. One competitor removed half his dentures and reversed the other half, rolled his eyes, and tucked his nose into his mustache and upper lip to achieve prize-winning ugliness. Another of these eccentric contests is snail racing. Opponents in this case are, of course, snails, which are placed in the center of a thirteen-inch cloth circle. The first to reach the edge of the circle wins. The race often takes four to five minutes, although the all-time champion (owned and trained by an English seven-year-old) finished the course in two minutes. Toe wrestling, bog snorkeling, worm charming ⎯ the British have emerged as unconquered rivals in all of these so-called sports. Perhaps you think that sports writer Ian Stafford should win first prize in the Biggest Liar in the World Competition. No, every one of these outlandish games exists. You can check them all out on the Internet.
What synonym refers to the subject of this passage (in italics) ?

A) an English seven-year-old
B) first prize
C) these outlandish games

Bizarre Events

Bizarre events are unusual, odd, or unexpected occurrences that often defy straightforward explanation.

Snail Racing

A competitive and entertaining event where snails race across a set distance, typically on a flat surface.

Toe Wrestling

A competitive sport where two opponents lock toes and attempt to pin each other's foot down.

  • Comprehend the principle and instances of distinctive contests around the world.
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navneet sandalMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The subject of this passage is the odd and bizarre competitions that the British have won, which are referred to as "these outlandish games" in the passage.