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Quarterbacks (Lynn M. Stone)

Quarterbacks (Lynn M. Stone)

Meet the leader of the football team in Quarterbacks (Lynn M. Stone). This book explains the important job of a quarterback during a game. Kids will find out how they call the plays and throw the ball to score points. The short and simple sentences are perfect for students learning to read. It is a fantastic guide for young sports fans.

Lexile: 980L

Quiz

Câu 1: How important is the position of quarterback on a football team?

It is similar to the position of a linebacker.It is only important if the other team players are weak.It is the most important position on a team's offense.It is the most important position.

Câu 2: What happens in a "roll-out"?

The quarterback runs along the line of scrimmage before bouncing the ball to the other side of the line.The ball rolls off the field, and the offending team receives a penalty.The crowd runs along the line of scrimmage before the ball is kicked either to the left or right.The quarterback runs along the line of scrimmage to his right or left before throwing or running with the ball.

Câu 3: Why does a quarterback usually throw the ball once he receives it?

to avoid being tackled and to cast the ball further from opposing playersto avoid a penaltyto give other players a chance to run with the ballto ensure the ball is not taken by an opposing player

Câu 4: In order to understand the text on the final three pages of this chapter, the reader needs to understand

how to interpret jargon.how the game of football works.the technical terms.the rules of a football game.

Câu 5: The motion by which a center either places or throws the football underhanded into a teammate's hands is called a

handoff.snap.scrimmage.pitch-out.

Câu 6: The football team with possession of the ball is the

defense.opposing team.receiver.offense.

Quiz

Câu 1: On an "option" play, the quarterback elects whether to

run, pass or keep the ball.run, pass or pitch out.continue to play or give someone else a turn.pass, pitch out or bounce the ball.

Câu 2: A quarterback needs to throw with

speed and accuracy.confidence and accuracy.precision.intent to trick the opposing team players.

Câu 3: Why is it so important for a quarterback to throw accurately?

to ensure a member of his team receives the ball and not a member of the opposing teamall the options listedto ensure the game runs smoothlyto ensure the players in his team do not drop the ball

Câu 4: The pictures in this text are

photographs demonstrating quarterback play strategies and passes.photos of football players in action.photographs showing snaps and pitch-outs.various quarterback soccer ball passes.

Câu 5: A player on the opposing team who catches a passed ball is called the football

receiver.interceptor.catcher.achiever.

Câu 6: A "quick release" on the final page of this chapter refers to

being free of the ball.the ability to run fast with the ball.quickly throwing the ball once a player receives it.the ability to throw the ball with speed and accuracy.

Quiz

Câu 1: A quarterback can improve by listening to

their teacher.the other players.champion quarterbacks.their coach.

Câu 2: A quarterback must be a natural leader because

he must execute the play.he must tell the team players where to position themselves.he leads the game.he must call the plays.

Câu 3: It is advantageous for quarterbacks to have height and muscle in order to

see over all the other players and avoid being tackled.throw the ball over the opposing team players and run fast.intimidate the opponents and avoid being tackled.throw accurately and resist aggressive tackles.

Câu 4: The introductory paragraph

gives further information about quarterbacks.gives the reader a clear image of a quarterback at play.describes outstanding athletes.sums up the most important attributes of quarterbacks.

Câu 5: To properly carry out a called play is to

execute the play.finalize the play.win the game.initiate the play.

Câu 6: The word "read" on the final page refers to

the ability to understand the rules of play.the ability to assess an opposing football formation.the ability to decide whether or not to tackle the opposing team.the ability to follow the rules accurately.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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