The history of the National Football League (NFL) is long and storied. From humble beginnings in the early 1900s, the NFL has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry with millions of fans worldwide. But despite its success, the NFL has faced criticism in recent years over issues such as player safety, concussions, and domestic violence.
1. Read the passage carefully, underlining or taking notes on any key details that may be relevant to the question.
2. Consider the tone and perspective of the passage. In this case, the passage has a somewhat negative tone towards the NFL due to the mention of criticism and controversies.
3. Use the key details and tone of the passage to make an inference about the likely result of the NFL's recent controversies. In this case, we might infer that the result could be negative or damaging to the league's reputation or popularity.
4. Look at the answer choices and eliminate any that do not match the inference you made in step 3. For example, if one answer choice suggests that the NFL's recent controversies have had a positive impact on the league's popularity, we can eliminate it because it does not match our negative inference from the passage.
5. Choose the answer that best matches the inference you made in step 3 and fits with the key details and tone of the passage.
What is the likely result of the NFL's recent controversies?