Sports Terms — Set 8

Correct Answer: A. Two strokes under par

• **Eagle** = Eagle = an eagle Data an eagle is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Two strokes under par Data It is less common than a Birdie and indicates an exceptional performance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Three strokes under par; C: Even with par; D: One stroke under par.

Correct Answer: C. Second Base

• **Double** = Double = a double Data a double is a base hit where the batter safely reaches second base without an error by the defense. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Second Base Data It is a powerful offensive play that often scores runners from other bases. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Home Plate; B: First Base; D: Third Base.

Correct Answer: B. Golf

• **Caddy** = Caddy = s bag and clubs, and also gives insightful advice during the game Data a caddy is a person who carries a golfer's bag and clubs, and also gives insightful advice during the game. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Golf Data A good caddy knows the course well and helps the player with club selection and reading the greens. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cricket; C: Hockey; D: Polo.

Correct Answer: A. Own Goal

• **Term** = In = own goal Data an 'own goal' occurs when a player accidentally kicks or heads the ball into their own team's net. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Own Goal Data This results in a point being awarded to the opposing team. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Free Goal; C: Foul Goal; D: Penalty Goal.

Correct Answer: C. The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch

• **Stumps** = Stumps = stumps are Data stumps are the three wooden poles that make up the wicket, along with the bails on top. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch Data The bowler's goal is to hit the stumps to dismiss the batsman. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: The wooden bats; B: The boundary ropes; D: The protective pads.

Correct Answer: A. Bridge (Card Game)

• **Trump** = Trump = trump Data in the game of bridge, a 'trump' is a suit that ranks above all others, and a 'rubber' is a best-of-three-games series. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Bridge (Card Game) Data These terms are fundamental to the scoring and strategy of the game. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Chess; C: Tennis; D: Golf.

Correct Answer: D. Test Cricket

• **Follow-on** = Follow-on = in test Data in test cricket, a follow-on can be enforced if the team batting second scores significantly fewer runs than the first team. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Test Cricket Data The second team is then forced to bat again immediately. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: One Day Internationals; B: T20 Cricket; C: Indoor Cricket.

Correct Answer: C. Billiards

• **Cannon** = Cannon = cannon Data a 'cannon' in billiards occurs when the cue ball strikes two object balls in the same shot. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Billiards Data It is a fundamental way to score points in the English Billiards version of the game. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Hockey; B: Cricket; D: Football.

Correct Answer: D. The hollow tube passed between runners in a relay

• **Baton** = Baton = a baton Data a baton is the object that must be carried and passed from one runner to the next during a relay race. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The hollow tube passed between runners in a relay Data If the baton is dropped or passed outside the designated zone, the team is disqualified. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: The throwing spear in javelin; B: The crossbar in high jump; C: A starting pistol.

Correct Answer: C. The first point is won after a Deuce

• **Advantage** = Advantage = advantage Data after a score reaches deuce (40-40), the next point won is called 'advantage' for that player. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The first point is won after a Deuce Data If that player wins the following point, they win the game; if they lose it, the score returns to Deuce. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: The ball hits the net; B: A player breaks the opponent's service; D: A player wins the set.