THE MAN WASN’T ABLE TO UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, SO HE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT I...

7.The man wasn’t able to understand English, so he didn’t know what I saiD. (Use: present participle) V. Read the passage carefully then answer the questions below (1.5 pt ) THE OLYMPIC GAMES The ancient Greeks first had the idea of getting men together every four years to hold and witness sporting events ( in those days women did not participate, though they had their

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own, independent, events).The idea was to have the best athletes from all over Greece gather in one field and compete every four years. All wars and fighting had to stop while the athletes and their supporters came together in the town of Olympia for a few days to compete in a few events, mostly related to warfare ( throwing the javelin, running, wrestling, boxing and chariot racing). The idea of having the modern Games was suggested in the mid 19th century but they weren't a world event until 1896. Besides being postponed because of wars, they have been held since then every four years in different cities in the world. Anwer the questions below: