The Game of Basketball
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
96
Basketball, a game that shoots stars and creates heroes! Born in America, it’s a game where you can see the ball whizzing through the air like a shooting star. Famous players like Michael Jordan have soared high in the sky, just like a bird taking flight. In basketball, the goal is to get the ball through a hoop. But remember, just as a painter needs a brush to create his masterpiece, a basketball player needs to dribble and shoot to score points. So, grab a ball, aim for the hoop and let it fly high!
Question 1
What does the basketball player need to do to score points?
A
Run
B
Sing
C
Jump
D
Dribble and shoot
Explanation. According to the text, a basketball player needs to dribble and shoot to score points
E
Sleep
Question 2
What does the ball do when it is shot in basketball?
A
It runs
B
It whizzes through the air
Explanation. The text states that in basketball, you can see the ball whizzing through the air like a shooting star.
C
It falls down
D
It disappears
E
It turns invisible
Question 3
Who is a famous basketball player mentioned in the text?
A
Tom Cruise
B
Oprah Winfrey
C
Michael Jordan
Explanation. The text mentions Michael Jordan as a famous basketball player.
D
Barack Obama
E
Leonardo DiCaprio
Question 4
What is the goal in basketball?
A
To sing a song
B
To run fast
C
To jump high
D
To get the ball through a hoop
Explanation. The text states that the goal in basketball is to get the ball through a hoop.
E
To find a treasure
Question 5
What does a painter need to create his masterpiece?
A
A microphone
B
A telescope
C
A brush
Explanation. The text compares a painter needing a brush to create his masterpiece with a basketball player needing to dribble and shoot to score points.
D
A basketball
E
A computer
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