Sports Vocab/Grammar
Play, do or go?
____ yoga
do yoga
To complain strongly about something unfair.
Cry foul at
Use these to talk about present abilities.
can and be able to
I’ll be at the gaming convention in Brussels on / at the end of the month. Look me up.
at
Which Olympics did Tommie Smith and John Carlos participate in?
1968 Olympic
Play, do or go?
____ surfing
go surfing
To try as hard as possible.
give something your best shot
When I was 10, I ___ swim across the river, but now I can swim much farther.
could
I love this game because you get to travel through / on such beautiful countryside.
through
Why was All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) created?
Because men were being drafted into World War 2
What does take on mean?
face a challenge or opponent.
To start an activity with energy or determination.
leave the starting blocks
Even though it was raining, she ___ win the race.
managed to / succeeded in
Antonio doesn’t like gaming in / on the morning because he isn’t a morning person
in
What is a scout?
a person who looks for talented players
What does amateur mean?
A person who does something for pleasure, not as a job or professional.
What is to throw in the towel?
to give up because you feel you are losing
My sister is really ___ painting portraits. She practices every day.
good at / great at + -ing
When you see the river, go towards / to it. Like this. Then walk south on / along the river. You’ll find supplies there.
towards and along
What two types of ball rules did the league combine at the start?
Softball and baseball.
What does stamina mean?
The physical or mental strength to continue doing something for a long time without getting tired.
What is skating on thin ice?
to take a risk or be in danger of getting into trouble
Yesterday, I ___ finish my homework on time because the internet was down.
wasn't able to
When you get to / across the next level, you see large white bird flying along / over a mountain. Follow it.
to and over
What did Smith wear around his neck to symbolize Black pride?
A black scarf