I think it might be “It introduces the story and sets up the coming events.” I’m not sure so take this with a grain of salt...
What's your answer choice
Answer:
this passage shows how the two teams are similar and how they are different from each other
Explanation:
similarities
both teams play in the same league
similar facilities
similar budgets
differences
one team has coach who encourage traditional training methods
other team uses new techniques
Answer:
I think it should be either, the student missed writing the outline or brainstorming before research.
Explanation:
I hope this pointed you in the correct direction. good luck.