A final-day win secured Philadelphia’s place
Qualification and winning the tournament are different.
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In this lesson: Calculate the margin and distinguish qualification from a title.
Grammar in this story: A noun phrase identifying achievement
A place in the next stage
A place means an entry or position in the next part of the competition. The noun phrase is contrasted with a championship.
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Explain what the victory allowed without calling it a championship win.
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The victory secured Philadelphia’s place in the postseason, allowing further competition. It did not mean the team had won the World Series.
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