The Gymnast

The author tries to look like a gymnast by:

• Practicing in a gym.

• Wearing old slippers and flour in her hands.

• Watching gymnastics videos on Youtube.

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What word means a sport in which very difficult exercise are performed?

• Gymnast

• Skidded

• Hesitation

• Wincing

• Somersault

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What word means to, run or jump while turning the heels over the head?

• Throbbing

• Skidded

• Gymnast

• Somersault

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My brother loves to somersault in gymnastics class.

• complain

• stand on his head

• mutter

• perform a rolling movement

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What is the primary focus of a gymnast's training?

• Flexibility and strength

• Speed and endurance

• Teamwork and strategy

• Balance and coordination

Which of the following is a common apparatus used in gymnastics?

• Trampoline

• Balance beam

• Dumbbells

• Treadmill

In the sentence 'The gymnast executed a perfect routine,' what does the word 'executed' mean?

• Planned

• Performed

• Observed

• Criticized

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What is the term for a series of movements performed by a gymnast?

• Routine

• Drill

• Exercise

• Session

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Which of the following best describes a gymnast's attire during a competition?

• Loose and baggy

• Tight and form-fitting

• Heavy and padded

• Casual and relaxed

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What is the role of a coach in a gymnast's training?

• To perform routines

• To provide guidance and feedback

• To compete alongside the gymnast

• To judge competitions