First Game: A Softball Story
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
72
One sunny Saturday, five friends decided to play their first softball game. They used a large yellow ball and a long metal bat. Everyone had a position: pitcher, catcher, infielders, and outfielders. The pitcher threw the ball, and the bat swung! A hit! The runner raced to first base. They quickly learned that teamwork was key. Softball was fun, especially when they cheered for each other. They couldn't wait to play again!
Question 1
What does the word 'teamwork' mean in the context of the story?
A
Playing alone
B
Working together
Explanation. In the context of the story, 'teamwork' means the friends had to work together to play the softball game.
C
Playing a game
D
Watching a game
E
Throwing a ball
Question 2
What was the main reason the friends played the softball game?
A
To learn how to use a bat
B
To win a competition
C
To have fun together
Explanation. The story suggests that the main reason the friends wanted to play the game was because they found it fun, especially when they cheered for each other.
D
To learn how to pitch
E
To run to the bases
Question 3
What was the sequence of actions when the ball was hit in the game?
A
The runner raced first, then the pitcher threw the ball, and the bat swung
B
The bat swung first, then the pitcher threw the ball, and the runner raced
C
The pitcher threw the ball, the bat swung, and the runner raced to first base
Explanation. The story describes that the pitcher threw the ball, the bat swung and hit the ball, and then the runner raced to first base.
D
The bat swung first, the runner raced, and then the pitcher threw the ball
E
The runner raced to first base, the bat swung, and then the pitcher threw the ball
Question 4
What color was the ball they used?
A
Red
B
Blue
C
Green
D
Yellow
Explanation. The story mentions that they used a large yellow ball to play the game.
E
Black
Question 5
How did the friends feel about playing softball again?
A
They were tired and didn't want to play
B
They were scared and didn't want to play again
C
They were excited and couldn't wait to play again
Explanation. The story says that the friends couldn't wait to play softball again, implying they were excited about it.
D
They were confused and didn't want to play again
E
They were bored and didn't want to play again
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