To have good sportsmanship and be a good role model, all you have to do is play by the rules.

• A. True
• B. Not enough information
• C. Partially true
• D. False

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that good sportsmanship and being a positive role model involve more than simply following the written rules. Playing by the rules is the baseline, but true sportsmanship also means how you conduct yourself—the respect you show to opponents and officials, the humility in both victory and defeat, and the way you support and lead teammates. You can adhere to every rule yet still display poor sportsmanship by taunting, arguing with referees, or celebrating in ways that disrespect others. Being a role model also includes attitudes and actions outside the game, like showing integrity, encouraging others, and contributing to the community. So, following the rules is necessary, but not sufficient, to be a good sportsman and model for others.