Vocabulary Quiz

In the context of mountain climbing, what does it mean to ascend (v)?

• to climb up the mountain

• to wait until a later time to start the climb

• to grab the climbing gear firmly

• to perform a stunt to entertain the spectators

In a football game, what does it mean for a player to risk (v) an injury?

• To perform a move that might cause harm or a bad result

• To score a goal after hard work

• To grab the ball firmly

• To wait until a later time to perform a move

What does it mean for a basketball player to practice (v)?

• someone who participates in basketball

• to do basketball drills again and again so that they can become better at it

• to injure a part of the body by playing basketball too much

• to play basketball to entertain people

In a game of basketball, what does it mean when a player grasps the ball (v)?

• to make a risky move that might cause a foul or a turnover

• to score a point after a lot of effort

• to grab the ball firmly

• to delay a play until a later time

What does it mean for a sports team to accomplish (v) a championship?

• to do something that might cause harm or a bad result

• to achieve a goal after hard work

• to grab something firmly

• to wait until a later time to do something

What does it mean to strain (v) in a sports context?

• A player who participates in a sport

• A player practicing a skill repeatedly to improve

• A player injuring a part of their body by overexerting during a game or practice

• A player performing a trick or skill to entertain the audience

What does it mean to practice (v) in the context of a sport?

• someone who participates in a sport

• to repeatedly perform a specific skill or action in a sport to improve at it

• to injure a part of the body by overexerting it in a sport

• to perform a sport to entertain people

In a basketball game, what does it mean when a team decides to delay (v) their attack?

• to make a move that might cause the team to lose points

• to score a goal after a lot of effort

• to grab the ball firmly

• to wait until a later time to initiate their attack

A basketball player is training (v) to get ready for an upcoming tournament. What is training (v)?

• involving a high degree of danger or risk

• mental and physical strength

• practice and preparation to get ready for competing in a sport

• quality or state of being fit or in good physical shape

In the context of sports, how would you define fitness (n)?

• Engaging in activities that involve a high degree of danger or risk

• Having mental and physical strength to perform sports activities

• Undergoing practice and preparation to get ready for competing in a sport

• The quality or state of being fit or in good physical shape to perform well in sports