Guess the Football Player

Name the iconic soccer player in the picture.

• Diego Maradona

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Neymar Jr.

• Lionel Messi

Answer explanation

The iconic soccer player in the picture is Lionel Messi, making him the correct choice.

What can we say about Cristiano Ronaldo?

• A football player who started training when he was young

• A football player needs a team to have a good career

• A football player usually runs about 10 kilometers in a game

• Most players use their strongest leg.

Answer explanation

Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his dedication to training from a young age, which has significantly contributed to his success as a football player. This choice highlights his commitment to the sport.

Why do people call him a rocket man?

• He is really good at kicking a soccer ball.

• He can jump really high, like 78 cm.

• He won a lot of awards when he was young.

• He runs very fast.

Answer explanation

He became known as a rocket man because of his exceptional ability to perform free kicks, showcasing his skill and precision in soccer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The football player, who scored the winning goal, was awarded the MVP trophy.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'agile' as used in the context of a football player.

• Clumsy

• Swift

• Lazy

• Heavy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of 'their' in the context of a football team?

• Their going to win the match.

• The team celebrated there victory.

• They're known for their teamwork.

• Their is no way to lose.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Read the following sentence and identify the main verb: 'The football player swiftly dribbled past the defenders.'

• Swiftly

• Dribbled

• Past

• Defenders

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the sentence 'The football player was as fast as lightning,' what literary device is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Choose the correct antonym for 'victorious' in the context of a football match.

• Triumphant

• Defeated

• Successful

• Winning

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the correct passive voice form: 'The coach praised the football player.'

• The football player praises the coach.

• The coach is praised by the football player.

• The football player was praised by the coach.

• The coach was praised by the football player.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10