Sally's Soccer Journey
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
78
Sally was ten when she first kicked a soccer ball. At first, she stumbled and missed many shots. But, she didn't give up. With time, she learned how to control the ball and aim her kicks. Soon, Sally was leading her team on the field, their cheers loud in her ears. She had come to adore soccer. It wasn't just about the goals. It was about teamwork, endurance, and never giving up, even when her shoelaces came undone.
Question 1
What did Sally learn in soccer over time?
A
How to control the ball and aim her kicks
Explanation. The story states that with time, Sally learned how to control the ball and aim her kicks.
B
How to run fast
C
How to do a handstand
D
How to ride a bicycle
E
How to swim
Question 2
What is the meaning of 'endurance' in the context of the story?
A
The ability to withstand difficulties or hardship
Explanation. In the context of the story, 'endurance' refers to persisting in the face of challenges or difficulties, such as while playing soccer.
B
The ability to sing
C
The ability to dance
D
The ability to draw
E
The ability to cook
Question 3
What is the central idea of the story?
A
The importance of teamwork, endurance, and never giving up
Explanation. The story focuses on how Sally learns about teamwork, endurance, and never giving up through playing soccer, making this the central idea.
B
The importance of winning in soccer
C
The importance of having the best shoes
D
The importance of being the fastest runner
E
The importance of scoring the most goals
Question 4
What does Sally think soccer is all about?
A
About teamwork, endurance, and never giving up
Explanation. Sally says that soccer was not just about the goals but about teamwork, endurance, and never giving up.
B
About scoring the most goals
C
About having the best soccer shoes
D
About being the fastest runner
E
About being the team captain
Question 5
In the context of the story, what does 'stumbled' mean?
A
To slip or lose balance
Explanation. In the context of the story, 'stumbled' refers to Sally's initial difficulty in controlling the soccer ball and missing many shots.
B
To run fast
C
To score a goal
D
To tie shoelaces
E
To kick a ball
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