Max felt a sense of ____________ and accomplishment when he broke the world record of the youngest driver to win a F1 race.
A: achievement
B: loss
A: achievement
The 2024 Olympics in Paris saw triathletes __________ in the River Seine, a feat that has never been accomplished in the past.
swimming 🏊
The coach called everyone over and said, “Let’s _____________ so we can discuss our game plan before it starts.”
A: spread out
B: huddle up
B: huddle up
Historically, the winner of any sport would be awarded a ____________ award. The award normally comes in the form of a medal or trophy.
A: gold
B: silver
C: bronze
A: gold
With less than a minute on the clock, Hannah ___________ her oncoming opponents and beelined her way for the goal.
A: dodged
B: avoided
A: dodged
Athletes depend on a strict and consistent regimen of ___________ daily in order to keep their bodies fit for their sport.
A: tournaments
B: exercises
C: workouts
C: workouts
Identify the antonyms in this sentence: Though Alina ran as fast as she could, she was too slow and could not catch up to the runner in first place.
In order to become more ____________, you can start with simple exercises like jogging around your estate twice a week.
A: athletic
B: active
B: active
The referee reminded the players of the ____________ before the round began.
A: warning
B: guidelines
C: rules
Name the contextual clue found in this sentence and identify the evidence.
The fencer was swift and agile, rendering him formidable against his opponent.
Synonym (fast, agile)
“Instead of wallowing in their loss, athletes can ________ alongside the winners to display a spirit of sportsmanship.”
The answer to the blank is “celebrated”. Name one contextual clue that you can use to achieve this answer.
Antonym (loss/win → wallowing/celebrated)
Example ("a spirit of sportsmanship")
A common move in gymnastics is the __________, a complex move where the gymnast rotates his or her body in mid air before landing.
A: somersault
B: jump
C: cartwheel
somersault
The team has been practicing five times a week, showing they are_______ in their dedication.
A: consistent
B: hardworking
A: consistent
Winners are called to the ____________ to be awarded their medals.
A: grandstand
B: podium
C: platform
B: podium
Kai skilfully _____________ the hockey puck into the opponent’s goal.
A: manoeuvred
B: moved
C: steered
A: manoeuvred
During the tennis match, Kumar delivered a __________ that sent the ball speeding past his opponent.
a: hit
b: smash
c: tap
smash
Name the contextual clue used to derive the underlined answer, and identify the contextual clue in the excerpt.
Besides being considered the best gymnast of our time, Simone Biles is also known to be an innovative gymnast. She has introduced numerous new gymnastic moves to the gymnastics world, all of which have been named after her.
Example (“introduced numerous new gymnastics moves”)
Completing a ___________ involves finishing a swim, followed by a bike ride and ending it with a run.
A: marathon
B: duathlon
C: triathlon
D: decathlon
Name the contextual clue used to derive the underlined answer and select one piece of evidence to support the answer.
A person's ability to contort their body into incredible poses would make them a fantastic candidate for yoga. However, it also makes them very prone to injuries.
Example ("into incredible poses", "fantastic candidate for yoga", "makes them very prone to injuries")
Identify the correct answer. Name the contextual clue and one piece of evidence to support your answer.
At times, coaches need a way to boost the morale of their teams during games or restrategise on the playing field. In these instances, coaches may give motivational ___________.
A: monologues
B: speeches
C: lectures
B: speeches (Logic "a way to boost the morale..." "(a way to) restrategise")
Select the correct answer and explain the contextual clue you used to achieve the correct answer.
Throwing the ball in the air, the player ___________ the ball with the racket and the game commences.
A: hits
B: slams
C: serves
1. C: serves
2. Clues are:
a. Logic: The game commences when the "ball" makes contact with "the racket". In context of a racket, "serves" is the most appropriate answer.
Select the correct answer. Explain two contextual clues that you use to achieve the correct answer.
You may not begin on the ice skating rink as reigning Olympic champion Anna Shcherkabova, but you can get there with time. As an ___________ who is new to the sport, you may want to begin with lessons.”
A: amateur
B: expert
C: novice
D: veteran
Amateur
Clues are: Antonym → “champion” vs "amateur" / Definition → "new to the sport" / Logic → "you may want to begin with lessons"
Select the correct answer and explain at least one contextual clue you used to achieve the correct answer.
With all his might, Leo sprinted and leapt into the sand. The crowd was ____________. When the officiator announced that he had set a new record, the tense stadium finally broke into roars.
A: impressed
B: deafening
C: lethargic
A: impressed
Clues are:
Examples: Leo “sprinted and leapt” and “set a new record” (X lethargic, ✅ impressed)
Antonyms: “Finally broke into roars” (X deafening)
Antonyms: “tense” (X lethargic)
Select the most appropriate word for the sentence. Explain your answer.
____________ sit in the bleachers to be treated to gameplay between the competing teams.
A: Spectators
B: Audience
C: Crowd
A: Spectators.
Crowd and audience are too general.
Spectators refers to people watching. Vocabulary is particular to sports.
Choose the correct answer and name two contextual clues you used to achieve your answer.
Despite the nerves that may strike a player, it is not unusual for a player to _________ on the field, confidently striking the winning hits or goals and securing their team's victory.
A: fumble
B: excel
C: perform
B: excel
Antonyms: “Despite the nerves” and “confidently striking the winning hits or goals”
Example: “striking the winning hits or goals” “securing their team's victory”