Sports & Events
Gaming
Linking Words
Alliteration
100

The player was dropped from the team because he got thrashed/caught doping

caught doping (drugs)

100

Definition of collaborate

work together

100

Give an example of a linking word of contrast.

whereas, although, even though, however, etc.

100

Complete with a suitable word:

a big, blue _____

bear, ball, etc.

200

The game went into overtime, so the exhausted players began to _____. 

fade


200

Which words from the chapter mean to change and to promote?

modify

foster

200

Big companies need to be closely regulated __ _____ ___ ensure they don't pollute the environment.

in order to

200

What is an alliteration?

phrase made up of words starting with the same letter or sound

300

If your favourite team blew it in the finals, are you happy or not? Why?

unhappy (blew it= lose badly)

300
The huge success of the relatively unknown game ______ everyone's expectations.

defied

300

Give three examples of linking words used to add information.

similarly, on top of that, as well as, also, additionally, etc.

300

Give an example of an alliteration starting with A

awful angry alligators, etc. 

400

What's the difference between being suspended, being substituted, and getting dropped.

suspended- miss one or more games because you were removed from a previous game for bad behaviour

substituted- replaced by another player during a match

dropped- permanently removed from the team

400

Use these words in a sentence:

stimulate

expose

Ex: Caffeine stimulates the brain.

Ex: People exposed to radiation often get cancer.

400

It doesn't matter ______ you're young or old; everyone can enjoy this game!

The scientist is an employee of the pharmaceutical company and, _____ ______, has a vested interest in promoting the company's products in his research. 

whether

as such

400

Is this an alliteration? Why/ why not?

An ugly uncle is unique. 

Could be for letters (u), but not for sounds (uh) vs ("you")

500

Describe a typical match for your favourite sport using at least three vocabulary terms from the chapter.

challenge a decision, suspension, fix a match, close game, etc. 

500

Describe at least three types of video games mentioned in the chapter.

multi-player: play with many people

first-person shooter: perspective of a soldier/fighter

roleplaying games: play out a story, you're the hero, a lot of character customization, different choices

500

Make three sentences about a topic using at least three linking words to connect your ideas. Must be logical. 

Ex. Firstly, I'd like to state that climate change has many causes. On the one hand, countries have taken many steps to reduce waste. Although, these measures may not be enough to have a meaningful impact. 

500

Say this tongue twister three times fast:

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

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