IDIOMS from AMERICAN FOOTBALL! Part 1

IDIOMS from AMERICAN FOOTBALL! Part 1

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Other

6th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores various idioms related to football, explaining their literal and figurative meanings. It covers idioms like 'kickoff', 'handoff', 'end run', 'pylon', 'drop the ball', 'Monday morning quarterback', 'sideline', 'move the goal posts', and 'Hail Mary'. Each idiom is explained with examples to illustrate its use in everyday language.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the term 'pylon' in both football and idiomatic expressions?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Can you provide an example of when someone might feel they are 'piling on' in a non-physical context?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean when someone says 'they moved the goal posts'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what context might someone use the phrase 'throw a Hail Mary'?

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