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Find out the meaning of the phrase 'rooting for him':

Questions 121 - 130 Read the following passage and answer the questions from the options given: Sean Sloan, the game host, introduced both teams and went over the rules. The family members in the audience were yelling and screaming their good wishes. Jason knew his friends would be rooting for him from home. It was time to begin playing. When the first question was read, Janelle buzzed in with the correct answer. Their team, the red team, would be asked questions until they missed an answer. Jason came through with an answer about volcanoes and Janelle and Steve each answered one correctly. When the game host asked a tough math question, none of the three members from the red team could come up with the answer. Sean announced it was time to draw a title to act out for the opposing team. When the blue team guessed correctly, it was their turn to answer questions and score points. By the end of the first round, both teams were even. During the second round, anyone could answer by being the first to press the buzzer. All six players answered at least one correctly. By the end of the round, the red team was behind by one question. During the third round, each member of a team had to choose to act out a title or answer a question. When it was Jason's turn, he chose to answer a question. He smiled when he heard the question. "What are the seven colors of the rainbow?" asked Sean Sloan.

Agiving tips for him to play the game

Bgiving support for his success

Casking him to play well

Dtelling him how to reach the game spot

Answer:

B. giving support for his success

Read Explanation:

The phrase "rooting for him" means giving support for his success. In this context, Jason's friends were cheering for him and hoping that he would do well in the game. It's often used to describe people who are emotionally invested in someone’s success, offering encouragement and support.


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