Sports Vocabulary Exercises: Vocabulary Practice (A2-B1) with Answers

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Can you use sports vocabulary correctly in everyday English? These 20 practice questions for Level A2-B1 go beyond memorising words — they put vocabulary into realistic sentences and situations.

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Question 1: A person who watches a sports game is called a ___.

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'Spectator' means someone who watches an event. 'Player' is someone who participates, 'coach' trains the team, and 'referee' officiates the game.
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Question 2: In football, players kick the ___.

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'Ball' is the object kicked in football. A 'net' is the goal structure, a 'bat' is used in cricket or baseball, and a 'racket' is used in tennis.
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Question 3: What does the word 'goal' mean in sports?

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'Goal' in sports refers to the point scored when the ball enters the net or target area. It does not mean a type of equipment, a player role, or a break in the game.
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Question 4: A 'pitch' is the playing area used in sports like football and cricket.

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True. In British English, 'pitch' refers to the playing field used in football, cricket, rugby, and similar sports.
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Question 5: The swimmers raced in the ___ at the sports centre.

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'Pool' is the correct word for the body of water used for swimming. A 'court' is for tennis or basketball, a 'track' is for running, and a 'ring' is for boxing.
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Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to 'opponent'?

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'Rival' is closest in meaning to 'opponent' — both refer to someone you compete against. 'Teammate' is on your side, 'supporter' is a fan, and 'champion' is a winner.
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Question 7: Match each sport to the equipment used in it.

Question 7 options
tennis
baseball
archery
hockey
racket
stick
bat
bow

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Tennis uses a racket, baseball uses a bat, archery uses a bow, and hockey uses a stick. Each piece of equipment is specific to its sport.
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Question 8: The tennis player served the ball and won the ___.

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'Point' is what a player wins during a tennis rally. A 'medal' is won at a tournament, a 'trophy' is a prize for winning a competition, and a 'league' is an organized competition structure.
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Question 9: What does the word 'foul' mean in sports?

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'Foul' means an action that breaks the rules of the game. It is not a goal, a type of training, or a position on the field.
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Question 10: The boxer entered the ___ and prepared to fight.

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'Ring' is the correct word for the square area where boxing takes place. A 'stadium' is a large venue, a 'pitch' is for football, and a 'lane' is for swimming or bowling.
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Question 11: The team celebrated because they ___ the championship.

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'Won' means to achieve victory in a competition. 'Lost' means to be defeated, 'drew' means a tied result, and 'missed' means to fail to hit or attend.
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Question 12: In sports, when neither team wins, the result is called a ___.

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A 'draw' (also called a 'tie') is when both teams finish with the same score and there is no winner.
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Question 13: Which word is closest in meaning to 'defeat'?

Question 13 options
'Beat' is closest in meaning to 'defeat' — both mean to win against someone. 'Train' means to practise, 'compete' means to take part, and 'qualify' means to earn a place.
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Question 14: The athlete broke the world ___ in the 100-metre sprint.

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'Record' collocates with 'break' in sports to mean surpassing the best previous performance. 'Score' is the number of points, 'rule' is a regulation, and 'match' is a game.
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Question 15: In sports, 'half-time' refers to the end of the game.

Question 15 options
False. 'Half-time' refers to the break in the middle of a game, not the end. The end of a game is called 'full-time'.
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Question 16: The runners warmed up on the ___ before the race started.

Question 16 options
'Track' is the correct word for the oval path where running races take place. A 'field' is the inner grass area, a 'rink' is for ice sports, and a 'course' typically refers to a longer route like in golf or cross-country.
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Question 17: The manager decided to ___ the injured player with a substitute.

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'Replace' means to put someone new in the position of another. 'Tackle' means to challenge for the ball, 'dribble' means to move the ball with small touches, and 'shoot' means to kick or throw toward the goal.
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Question 18: She trains every day because she wants to ___ in the Olympics.

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'Compete' means to take part in a competition. 'Retire' means to stop playing professionally, 'spectate' means to watch, and 'forfeit' means to give up a match.
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Question 19: The football match ended in a goalless ___.

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'Draw' is the correct collocation for a match where no winner is decided. 'Victory' means a win, 'defeat' means a loss, and 'final' is the last match of a tournament.
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Question 20: After the referee blew his whistle, the players quickly returned to their positions on the basketball ___ to resume the game.

Question 20 options
'Court' is the precise term for the playing surface in basketball. A 'pitch' is used for football/soccer, a 'rink' is used for ice hockey or skating, and a 'field' refers to open-air grass surfaces used in sports like American football or cricket. Each sport has a specific collocation for its playing area, and basketball is always played on a 'court.'