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The Winning Goal

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 70

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In soccer, you win by scoring more goals than the other team. Sam's team, The Little Kickers, were underdogs. They were losing by one goal. There was a chance for one last play. Sam knew teamwork was key. He passed the ball and moved into position. His teammate passed it back. Sam took a deep breath and kicked. The ball sailed into the net. Goal! The Little Kickers had won!

Question 1

Who scored the winning goal?

Sam's teammate

The opposing team

The coach

Sam

Explanation. The text states that Sam took a deep breath and kicked the ball into the net.

The referee

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'underdogs' in the context?

Top scorer

Favourite team

Expected to lose

Explanation. In the context, 'underdogs' refers to a team or person that is expected to lose a contest or battle.

Best player

Best coach

Question 3

Why did Sam pass the ball to his teammate?

To confuse the other team

Because he was tired

Because he didn't want to score

To show teamwork

Explanation. The text states that Sam knew teamwork was key, so he passed the ball to his teammate.

Because he didn't like to play

Question 4

What happened in the last play?

Sam's team lost the ball

Sam's team scored the goal

Explanation. In the last play, Sam's team, The Little Kickers, scored the winning goal.

Sam's team was penalized

The other team scored the goal

The match was cancelled

Question 5

What is the main idea of the story?

The importance of scoring goals

The challenge of being underdogs

The significance of teamwork in soccer

Explanation. The main idea of the story is to highlight the significance of teamwork in soccer, as evidenced by Sam's team, The Little Kickers, winning the match through teamwork.

The joy of being a soccer player

The rules of soccer

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