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 goal
Score a touchdown
Make a slam dunk
Hit a home run
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?

3 points
1 point
2 points
4 points
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?

Hitter
Quarterback
Setter
Libero
Explanation:

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

4. How many players are on a netball team?

9
11
5
7
Explanation:

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

5. What is an ace in tennis?

A strong overhead smash
A serve that is not returned by the opponent
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?

3 points
5 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 goal
Score a hole-in-one
Score runs and take wickets
Hit a grand slam
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?

5
7
11
9
Explanation:

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

9. What is a deuce in tennis?

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

In tennis,

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

4
2
3
5
Explanation:

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

11. What is offside in football?

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

5
11
9
7
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?

Line Break Wicket
Leg Before Wicket
Left Batsman Winner
Long Ball 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 method of restarting play after a minor infringement
A restart after a knock-on
A lineout
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?

6
7
5
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?

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

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

20 yards
10 yards
15 yards
5 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 sideline of the field
An area for penalty kicks
The area where only goalkeepers are allowed
The area where goals are scored
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 consecutive centuries
Three wickets taken on three consecutive deliveries
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
Dribbling
Goaltending
Double dribble
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 method of restarting play after a stoppage determined by the referee
Kicking the ball out of bounds
A free kick
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 serve an ace
First player to win 3 sets
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?

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

5
11
9
7
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?

Handball
Diving
Offside
Foul throw-in
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 backhand shot
A shot hit close to the net
A shot hit softly and with a high arc over the opponent's head
A fast and powerful serve
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 type of kick
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
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 defending team
When the ball goes out of play over the goal line and was last touched by the attacking 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 powerful spike
A good dig
A perfect serve that is not touched by the opponent
A block that results in a point
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 tackling the opponent behind their own goal line
By kicking a field goal
By intercepting a pass
By scoring a touchdown
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 touchdown
Score a goal
Score points by hitting the shuttlecock over the net
Score runs
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
7
11
5
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 fielder positioned near the boundary
A bowler who uses only short deliveries
A type of pitch
A delivery that bounces over the batsman's head
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 touchdown
Score a goal
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 return
A rule violation
A type of serve
A shot that goes over the net and lands in the opponent's court
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?

3 points
6 points
5 points
7 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 restart of play after a penalty
A restart after a knock-on
A type of kick
A phase of play where players compete for the ball on the ground
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 type of pass
A shot taken from long distance
A shot taken close to the basket where the ball is banked off the backboard
A type of dribble
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.