Sports Terms — Set 4

Correct Answer: B. Football

• **Penalty Kick** = Penalty Kick = a penalty Data a penalty kick is awarded in football when a foul is committed by the defending team inside their own penalty area. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Football Data It is a one-on-one shot between the kicker and the goalkeeper from 12 yards out. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Badminton; C: Tennis; D: Basketball.

Correct Answer: A. Dog paddle

• **Term** = In = competitive swimming Data competitive swimming recognized strokes are breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Dog paddle Data The dog paddle is a simple survival technique but is not used in official racing events. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Freestyle; C: Breaststroke; D: Backstroke.

Correct Answer: B. Ice Hockey

• **Slap Shot** = Slap Shot = a slap Data a slap shot is the fastest shot in ice hockey, involving a big wind-up and striking the ice just before the puck. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Ice Hockey Data This bends the stick, which then releases energy like a spring to propel the puck. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Table Tennis; C: Field Hockey; D: Tennis.

Correct Answer: B. Boxing

• **Jab** = Jab = the jab Data the jab is the most used punch in boxing, thrown with the lead hand from a stance. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Boxing Data It is used to keep opponents at a distance and set up more powerful blows. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Judo; C: Fencing; D: Karate.

Correct Answer: C. Rugby

• **Try** = Try = try Data in rugby, a 'try' is scored by grounding the ball in the opponent's in-goal area. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Rugby Data It is the primary way of scoring and is followed by a conversion attempt for extra points. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Football; B: Cricket; D: Handball.

Correct Answer: A. A special move involving the King and a Rook

• **Castling** = Castling = castling is Data castling is a defensive move where the king moves two squares toward a rook and the rook moves to the square over which the king passed. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A special move involving the King and a Rook Data It is the only move where two pieces are moved in a single turn. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Promoting a Pawn; C: Capturing a Rook; D: When the Queen is trapped.

Correct Answer: C. Tennis

• **Term** = In = love Data in tennis, "love" is the standard term used to denote a score of zero. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Tennis Data The origin of the term is debated one theory suggests it comes from the French word "l'oeuf" (egg) representing the zero shape. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Badminton; B: Table Tennis; D: Squash.

Correct Answer: A. A substitute batter used in a critical situation

• **Pinch Hitter** = Pinch Hitter = a pinch Data a pinch hitter is a substitute player sent to bat in place of another player, often because they are better at hitting. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A substitute batter used in a critical situation Data Once a pinch hitter is used, the original player cannot return to the game. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: An outfielder who catches well; C: A player who runs fast; D: A pitcher who throws very hard.

Correct Answer: B. Athletics

• **Steeplechase** = Steeplechase = the steeplechase Data the steeplechase is a distance race in track athletics that includes obstacles like hurdles and water jumps. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Athletics Data It originated from cross-country horse racing between church steeples. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cycling; C: Archery; D: Swimming.

Correct Answer: A. A one-handed shot made near the basket

• **Layup** = Layup = a layup Data a layup is a close-range shot where the player uses one hand to bounce the ball off the backboard into the basket. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A one-handed shot made near the basket Data It is considered one of the most basic and high-percentage shots in the game. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: A long-range three-pointer; C: A jump ball; D: A defensive foul.