Physical activity is the (1)_______ obvious benefit of sports participation. Children often spend too much time watching television or (2)_______ video games. But sports practices and games provide an opportunity for exercise that can help keep kids in shape and (3)_______. Sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them(4)_______ their entire lives. They learn to interact not only with other children their age, (5)_______ also with older individuals in their coaches and sports officials. Kids learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, their future (6)_______ and personal relationships. 1. a. more b. much c. most d. least 2. a. doing b. playing c. paying d. watching 3. a. healthy b. wealthy c. happy d. funny 4. a. for b. on c. at d. throughout 5. a. and b. so c. but d. then 6. a. world b. career c. game d. shape