Actions
Name three action verbs related to sports.
Throw in the __________: to quit
Throw in the __towel________: to quit
Name two sports that require a net.
tennis
badminton
volleyball
(football, hockey, basketball)
Where is soccer/football played?
a field/pitch
Create one sentence with "too" and one sentence with "enough".
In baseball, you _____ a ball with a bat.
Before running, it's a good idea to _________; otherwise, you will get cramps.If you have a headache, you should _____ ______ and rest.
In baseball, you __hit___ a ball with a bat.
Before running, it's a good idea to ___stretch______; otherwise, you will get cramps.
If you have a headache, you should _lie____ ___down___ and rest.
A _________ is when something happens that is unexpected; it's surprising.
A _curveball________ is when something happens that is unexpected; it's surprising.
What sport or activity requires a rod?
Fishing.
Where is basketball played?
On a court
What is the referee's job?
to judge gameplay and ensure players are following the rules
Rabbits and frogs _____.
People at the gym ________ weights.
You either need to _______ or ________ the door to open it.
At church, people often ________ when they're praying.
Rabbits and frogs _hop____.
People at the gym __lift______ weights.
You either need to __pull_____ or ___push_____ the door to open it.
At church, people often ___kneel_____ when they're praying.
What does "The ball's in your court" mean?
It's your turn to decide.
What are two things you need to swim?
A swimsuit/swimming suit
Goggles
A swim cap
Where is golf played?
On a golf course
PLAY, GO, or DO?
swimming, karate, gymnastics, football, rugby, tennis.
PLAY
football, rugby, tennis
GO
swimming
DO
karate, gymnastics
Name two exercises people do at the gym.
jumping jacks
sit-ups
push-ups
deep knee bends/squats
etc.
Get the ball _________: do something to start a process/get started
Get the ball _rolling________: do something to start a process/get started
Name two sports/activities that require skates.
Ice-skating
Hockey
Rollerblading/roller skating
Where do people box?
In a ring.
I can't stand ____________ (watch) golf—it's so boring.
I enjoy _________ (play) defense.
I refuse _________ (be) goalie. I'm horrible.
Complete the sentences:
I can't stand _watching___________ (watch) golf—it's so boring.
I enjoy __playing_______ (play) defense.
I refuse __to be_______ (be) goalie. I'm horrible.
Name two things gymnasts can do.
cartwheels
somersaults
handstands
etc.
Explain the meaning of either:
-a ballpark figure
or
-a heavy hitter
a ballpark figure = a rough estimate
a heavy hitter = a powerful, influential person
What sport/activity do you need flippers/fins for?
SCUBA diving
snorkling
Where do people play hockey?
In a rink.
Are these structures followed by a NOUN/GERUND or a CLAUSE?
Despite/In spite of ?
Despite the fact that/In spite of the fact that ?
Although/Even though/Though ?
Because ?
Because of ?
Despite/In spite of NOUN/GERUND
Despite the fact that/In spite of the fact that CLAUSE
Although/Even though/Though CLAUSE
Because CLAUSE
Because of NOUN/GERUND