Grade 5 Physical And Health Education – Technical, Tactical Approaches And Rules Of The Game Quiz

1. What is the basic objective of football?

Score a touchdown
Hit a home run
Score a goal
Make a slam dunk
Explanation:

In football, the main objective is to score a goal by kicking the ball into the opponent's net.

2. In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?

4 points
2 points
3 points
1 point
Explanation:

A free throw in basketball is worth 1 point and is awarded for certain fouls.

3. Which of the following is not a position in volleyball?

Libero
Setter
Quarterback
Hitter
Explanation:

Quarterback is a position in American Football, not in volleyball.

4. How many players are on a netball team?

7
9
5
11
Explanation:

A netball team consists of 7 players on the court at a time.

5. What is an ace in tennis?

A serve that is not returned by the opponent
A strong overhead smash
A drop shot
A powerful forehand shot
Explanation:

An ace in tennis is a serve that lands in the service box and is not touched by the opponent.

6. In rugby, how many points is a try worth?

5 points
3 points
7 points
1 point
Explanation:

A try in rugby is worth 5 points, and a conversion kick after the try can earn 2 additional points.

7. What is the objective of cricket?

Score a hole-in-one
Hit a grand slam
Score a goal
Score runs and take wickets
Explanation:

In cricket, the objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and to take wickets by getting the batsmen out.

8. How many players are on a field hockey team?

7
11
5
9
Explanation:

A field hockey team consists of 11 players on the field at a time.

9. What is a deuce in tennis?

A type of serve
When the score is tied at 40-40
A double fault
When a player wins the game
Explanation:

In tennis,

10. How many periods are there in a standard soccer match?

3
4
5
2
Explanation:

A standard soccer match consists of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes.

11. What is offside in football?

A tactical formation
A type of foul
A penalty kick
When a player is behind the last defender when the ball is played to them
Explanation:

Offside is a rule in football where a player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

12. How many players are on a cricket team?

9
11
7
5
Explanation:

A cricket team consists of 11 players in the field at a time, with individual players taking turns to bat and bowl.

13. What does the term 'LBW' stand for in cricket?

Leg Before Wicket
Left Batsman Winner
Long Ball Wicket
Line Break Wicket
Explanation:

LBW stands for Leg Before Wicket, a common way of dismissing a batsman in cricket when the ball hits their leg in front of the stumps.

14. In rugby, what is a scrum?

A type of kick
A restart after a knock-on
A lineout
A method of restarting play after a minor infringement
Explanation:

A scrum in rugby is a method of restarting play after a minor infringement, with players from both teams binding together and trying to gain possession of the ball by pushing against each other.

15. How many players are on a basketball team?

5
7
6
8
Explanation:

A basketball team consists of 5 players on the court at a time, with the objective of scoring points by shooting the ball through the hoop.

16. What is a birdie in golf?

Hitting the ball out of bounds
A type of swing
A type of club
Scoring one under par on a hole
Explanation:

A birdie in golf refers to scoring one under par on a hole, which means completing the hole in one stroke fewer than the standard number of strokes.

17. What is an interception in American Football?

Catching a pass intended for the opposing team
Blocking a kick
Forcing a fumble
Scoring a touchdown
Explanation:

An interception in American Football happens when a defensive player catches a pass that was intended for an offensive player, often leading to a change of possession.

18. How many yards is a first down in American Football?

5 yards
20 yards
15 yards
10 yards
Explanation:

In American Football, a team has four downs (attempts) to advance the ball 10 yards towards the opponent's end zone to get a first down.

19. What is the goal area in handball?

The area where goals are scored
The area where only goalkeepers are allowed
An area for penalty kicks
The sideline of the field
Explanation:

The goal area in handball is a restricted area where only the goalkeeper is allowed to enter and attempt to prevent goals scored by the opposing team.

20. In cricket, what is a hat-trick?

Three consecutive maidens
Three wickets taken on three consecutive deliveries
Three consecutive centuries
Three stumpings by the wicketkeeper
Explanation:

A hat-trick in cricket refers to a bowler taking three wickets on successive deliveries in the same match, a rare and impressive feat.

21. Which of the following is not an illegal play in basketball?

Traveling
Goaltending
Double dribble
Dribbling
Explanation:

Dribbling is a fundamental skill in basketball, allowing players to move with the ball. Traveling, double dribble, and goaltending are illegal plays in basketball.

22. What is a drop ball in soccer?

A penalty kick
A free kick
Kicking the ball out of bounds
A method of restarting play after a stoppage determined by the referee
Explanation:

A drop ball in soccer is a method of restarting play after a stoppage where the referee drops the ball between two players, one from each team, to resume the game.

23. How is a winner determined in a tennis match?

First player to win 5 games
First player to 25 points
First player to win 3 sets
First player to serve an ace
Explanation:

In tennis, a winner is determined by the first player to win 3 out of 5 sets in men's matches and 2 out of 3 sets in women's matches.

24. What is a bogey in golf?

Hitting the ball into a hazard
Scoring one over par on a hole
A type of tee
A type of swing
Explanation:

A bogey in golf refers to scoring one over par on a hole, meaning one more stroke than the standard number of strokes for that hole.

25. How many players are on a water polo team?

7
9
11
5
Explanation:

A water polo team consists of 7 players in the pool at a time, with the objective of scoring goals by throwing the ball into the opponent's net.

26. Which of the following is not a foul in soccer?

Diving
Foul throw-in
Offside
Handball
Explanation:

Offside is a rule in soccer, not a foul. Handball, diving, and foul throw-in are considered fouls in the game.

27. How many fielders are on a cricket team?

11
7
9
13
Explanation:

A cricket team has 11 players in the field, including batsmen, bowlers, and fielders who work together to try and dismiss the opposition and prevent runs.

28. What is a lob in tennis?

A shot hit close to the net
A fast and powerful serve
A backhand shot
A shot hit softly and with a high arc over the opponent's head
Explanation:

A lob in tennis is a shot where the ball is hit softly and with a high arc to go over the opponent's head and land deep in the court.

29. In rugby, what is a maul?

A scrum
A restart after a knock-on
A method of ball possession where the ball is held by a player on their feet while surrounded by teammates
A type of kick
Explanation:

A maul in rugby is a method of ball possession where a player holds the ball while on their feet and surrounded by teammates, with the intention of moving forward as a unit.

30. How is a goal kick awarded in football?

When the ball goes out of play over the touchline
When a foul is committed by the attacking team inside their own penalty area
When the ball goes out of play over the goal line and was last touched by the attacking team
When the ball goes out of play over the goal line and was last touched by the defending team
Explanation:

A goal kick in football is awarded to the defending team when the ball goes out of play over the goal line and was last touched by the attacking team, to be taken from anywhere inside the goal area.

31. What does the term 'ace' refer to in volleyball?

A block that results in a point
A good dig
A perfect serve that is not touched by the opponent
A powerful spike
Explanation:

In volleyball, an 'ace' is a serve that results in a point immediately because it is not touched by the receiving team.

32. How is a safety scored in American Football?

By scoring a touchdown
By tackling the opponent behind their own goal line
By intercepting a pass
By kicking a field goal
Explanation:

A safety in American Football is scored when the defensive team tackles an offensive player behind their own goal line, resulting in two points for the defense.

33. What is the objective of badminton?

Score a goal
Score runs
Score points by hitting the shuttlecock over the net
Score a touchdown
Explanation:

The objective of badminton is to score points by hitting the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent's court, trying to win rallies and games.

34. How many players are on a rugby sevens team?

9
11
5
7
Explanation:

A rugby sevens team consists of 7 players on the field at a time, playing a faster-paced version of rugby with shorter matches.

35. What is a bouncer in cricket?

A bowler who uses only short deliveries
A delivery that bounces over the batsman's head
A type of pitch
A fielder positioned near the boundary
Explanation:

A bouncer in cricket is a short-pitched delivery that rises sharply after pitching, often aimed at intimidating the batsman or forcing a mistimed shot.

36. What is the objective of curling?

Hit a home run
Score a goal
Score a touchdown
Slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area
Explanation:

The objective of curling is to slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area, trying to accumulate points by having stones closest to the center of the target.

37. What is a clear in badminton?

A type of serve
A rule violation
A shot that goes over the net and lands in the opponent's court
A type of return
Explanation:

A clear in badminton is a shot hit high and deep into the opponent's court, often used to move opponents to the back of the court or create scoring opportunities.

38. How many points is a touchdown worth in American Football?

5 points
7 points
3 points
6 points
Explanation:

A touchdown in American Football is worth 6 points, and additional points can be earned through a successful conversion or extra point kick.

39. What is a ruck in rugby?

A phase of play where players compete for the ball on the ground
A restart of play after a penalty
A type of kick
A restart after a knock-on
Explanation:

A ruck in rugby is a phase of play where one or more players from each team, who are on their feet and in physical contact, try to win possession of the ball on the ground and continue play.

40. What is a layup in basketball?

A shot taken from long distance
A type of dribble
A shot taken close to the basket where the ball is banked off the backboard
A type of pass
Explanation:

A layup in basketball is a shot taken close to the basket where the ball is gently banked off the backboard and into the hoop, often used for high-percentage scoring opportunities.