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Sport Metaphors

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12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'hit it out of the park' mean in baseball metaphors?

To achieve a great success or accomplishment.

To hit the ball but not score any runs

To hit the ball with average force

To miss the ball completely and strike out

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'throw a curveball' mean in baseball metaphors?

To throw a pitch with a lot of spin

To intentionally hit a batter with a pitch

To make a mistake or error in the game

To do something unexpected or surprising

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'on deck' mean in baseball metaphors?

The player who is catching the ball.

The player who is in the outfield.

The player who is currently batting.

The player who is next in line to bat.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'strike out' mean in baseball metaphors?

When a batter hits the ball and it goes out of the playing field, resulting in a home run.

When a batter swings at and misses three pitches, resulting in an out.

When a pitcher throws a ball that is outside the strike zone, resulting in a ball.

When a runner is tagged out by a fielder while trying to advance to the next base.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'out of left field' mean in baseball metaphors?

A ball hit to the left field

Something unexpected or surprising

A player running to the left field

A strategy to confuse the opposing team

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'home run' mean in baseball metaphors?

A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball out of the playing field.

A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball into the outfield.

A hit that allows the batter to score two runs by hitting the ball out of the playing field.

A hit that allows the batter to score a run by hitting the ball into the infield.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'steal a base' mean in baseball metaphors?

Taking a base from another player.

Running to the next base while holding the ball.

Moving to the next base after catching a fly ball.

Advancing to the next base without the ball being hit.

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