Read the following passage from "Riding Bulls, Breaking Barriers." Then answer the question that follows.

Fourteen-year-old Najiah Knight is one of the best young bull riders in the world. In 2020, she was ranked number seven. But she wants to be number one! She trains hard. It takes an astonishing amount of strength to stay on a bucking bull. So Najiah works out every day. She does exercises that build her muscles.

How do you know that Najiah Knight is serious about her sport? Cite text evidence to support your answer. Use the first three steps in the RACES strategy: Restate the question, Answer the question, and Cite text evidence to support your response.

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Restate the question: How do you know that Najiah Knight is serious about her sport?

Answer: Najiah Knight is serious about her sport because she trains hard and works out every day to build her muscles in order to stay on bucking bulls.

Cite text evidence: The passage states, "But she wants to be number one!...She does exercises that build her muscles." This shows that Najiah is dedicated and serious about improving her skills in bull riding.