The Winning Goal
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
70
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?
A
Sam's teammate
B
The opposing team
C
The coach
D
Sam
Explanation. The text states that Sam took a deep breath and kicked the ball into the net.
E
The referee
Question 2
What is the meaning of 'underdogs' in the context?
A
Top scorer
B
Favourite team
C
Expected to lose
Explanation. In the context, 'underdogs' refers to a team or person that is expected to lose a contest or battle.
D
Best player
E
Best coach
Question 3
Why did Sam pass the ball to his teammate?
A
To confuse the other team
B
Because he was tired
C
Because he didn't want to score
D
To show teamwork
Explanation. The text states that Sam knew teamwork was key, so he passed the ball to his teammate.
E
Because he didn't like to play
Question 4
What happened in the last play?
A
Sam's team lost the ball
B
Sam's team scored the goal
Explanation. In the last play, Sam's team, The Little Kickers, scored the winning goal.
C
Sam's team was penalized
D
The other team scored the goal
E
The match was cancelled
Question 5
What is the main idea of the story?
A
The importance of scoring goals
B
The challenge of being underdogs
C
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.
D
The joy of being a soccer player
E
The rules of soccer
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