Baseball: America's Favorite Pastime
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
101
Baseball is a popular sport played worldwide. It involves two teams of nine players each. The goal is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and then running around a series of bases. Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Derek Jeter are some of the famous baseball players who have left a remarkable mark on the sport. Playing baseball not only keeps you physically fit but also promotes teamwork and discipline. Did you know that the longest game in professional baseball history lasted for eight hours and six minutes? Now, that's a game full of excitement and endurance!
Question 1
How many players are there in one baseball team?
A
Nine
Explanation. As mentioned in the passage, a baseball team comprises nine players.
B
Ten
C
Eleven
D
Twelve
Question 2
Which of the following is not a benefit of playing baseball?
A
Promotes teamwork
B
Keeps you physically fit
C
Promotes discipline
D
Increases height
Explanation. Playing baseball keeps you physically fit, promotes teamwork and discipline, but it does not have a direct effect on increasing height.
E
Leaves a mark on the sport
Question 3
What does the term 'remarkable mark' refer to in the context of the passage?
A
A physical mark
B
A significant contribution or achievement
Explanation. In this context, 'remarkable mark' refers to a significant contribution or achievement in the sport of baseball.
C
A mark on the field
D
An endorsement deal
E
A signed baseball
Question 4
Who among the following is not mentioned as a famous baseball player in the passage?
A
Babe Ruth
B
Jackie Robinson
C
Derek Jeter
D
Michael Jordan
Explanation. Michael Jordan is not mentioned as a famous baseball player in this passage. He is known for his career in basketball.
E
None of the Above
Question 5
What is an interesting fact mentioned in the passage about professional baseball history?
A
The shortest game lasted for eight hours
B
The longest game lasted for eight hours and six minutes
Explanation. The passage mentions that the longest game in professional baseball history lasted for eight hours and six minutes.
C
The most important game lasted for eight hours
D
The most watched game lasted for eight hours
E
None of the above
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