Individual Sports

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What is the main objective in tennis?

To win points by hitting a ball so that the opponent cannot play a valid return.

Name a popular individual water-based sport.

Swimming.

What piece of equipment is essential for playing badminton?

A shuttlecock and a racket.

How do you win a match in boxing?

By landing more legal punches than the opponent or knocking them out.

Which sport involves using a small, heavy ball to knock down pins?

Bowling.

What is the primary objective in golf?

To hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

In marathon running, how long is a full marathon?

26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).

What skill is primarily tested in archery?

Accuracy in hitting a target with arrows.

How is a winner determined in table tennis?

The player who first scores 11 points with a two-point lead wins the game. Matches are often best of five or seven games.

What protective gear is commonly used in fencing?

A mask, a padded jacket, and gloves.

What surface is track and field usually performed on?

An oval track typically made of synthetic materials.

What type of court is used in squash?

An enclosed four-walled court.

What is the objective of judo?

To throw, pin, or master an opponent.

What is the main objective in cycling races?

To finish the race in the shortest time possible.

What distinguishes gymnastics from other sports?

It involves physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance.





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1. What is the main objective in tennis?

To throw, pin, or master an opponent.

To hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

To finish the race in the shortest time possible.

To win points by hitting a ball so that the opponent cannot play a valid return.

2. Name a popular individual water-based sport.

Archery.

Swimming.

Cycling.

Fencing.

3. What piece of equipment is essential for playing badminton?

A shuttlecock and a racket.

An oval track and sneakers.

Fins and goggles.

A mask and a padded jacket.

4. How do you win a match in boxing?

By hitting a ball over the net.

By completing the race in the shortest time possible.

By scoring a goal.

By landing more legal punches than the opponent or knocking them out.

5. Which sport involves using a small, heavy ball to knock down pins?

Soccer.

Bowling.

Table Tennis.

Judo.

6. What is the primary objective in golf?

To finish the race in the shortest time possible.

To score goals.

To hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

To knock down pins with a heavy ball.

7. In marathon running, how long is a full marathon?

42 kilometers.

400 meters.

26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).

50 miles.

8. What skill is primarily tested in archery?

Speed.

Accuracy in hitting a target with arrows.

Strength.

Balance.

9. How is a winner determined in table tennis?

First to knock out the opponent.

The player who first scores 11 points with a two-point lead wins the game.

The one who breaks the most plates.

First to cross the finish line.

10. What protective gear is commonly used in fencing?

Helmet and pads.

Knee pads and chest guard.

Gloves and shin guards.

A mask, a padded jacket, and gloves.

11. What surface is track and field usually performed on?

An oval track typically made of synthetic materials.

Grass field.

Concrete court.

Water.

12. What type of court is used in squash?

Open grass field.

An enclosed four-walled court.

Sandy beach.

Oval running track.

13. What is the objective of judo?

To hit the target as many times as possible.

To throw, pin, or master an opponent.

To score a goal.

To knock down pins.

14. What is the main objective in cycling races?

To hit a target.

To finish the race in the shortest time possible.

To jump the highest.

To outswim the opponent.

15. What distinguishes gymnastics from other sports?

The use of balls to score against an opponent.

It involves physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance.

Requires the use of rackets and nets.

Pure speed and distance running.