Sports Verbs
Rules and permission
Zero Conditional
Game Vocabulary
100

To bounce a basketball repeatedly against the floor while moving.

dribble

100

This phrase means something is strictly forbidden, illegal, or against the rules.

aren't allowed to

100

We use the Zero Conditional to talk about things that are always true, scientific facts, or general __________.

rules

100

The exact point where two lines meet or cross each other on a board game like Go.

intersection

200

In American football, players need protective gear because they do this to each other roughly to bring them to the ground.

tackle

200

This phrase means something is completely optional; you can do it if you want, but it isn't required.

don't have to?

200

In a zero conditional sentence, both the If/When clause and the main clause must use this verb tense.

Simple Present

200

A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that cross to form squares.

grid

300

In boxing, players win if they punch and do this to their opponent so they cannot get up.

knock out

300

"You don't have to smoke inside the classroom; it's illegal."

"You aren't allowed to smoke..."?

300

Complete this board game rule: "If you roll a three, you __________ (move) three squares forward."

move

300

To mix a deck of cards thoroughly before you start a new round.

shuffle

400

In golf, you must do this with your club to hit the ball.

swing

400

"You __________ bring food onto the court. You should eat outside."

aren't allowed to

400

Fix the grammar mistake: "When you landed on a red square, you draw a card."  

"When you land..

400

To give cards to the players at the start of a game.

deal

500

The action a goalkeeper uses with their hands to stop a flying soccer ball.

catch

500

Complete the rule for golf: "Many female golfers wear skirts, but you __________ . You can wear pants instead."

don't have to

500

Turn these game prompts into a zero conditional sentence: (You lose your turn / You draw a joker card).

"If/When you draw a joker card, you lose your turn"?

500

A formal pause or temporary break during a long match (like the 3-month game of Go in Japan).

adjournment