"Let's Play Ball!" Comprehension Questions - Courtney Cox | Biblioteka

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Using context clues, match the word to it's definition. Each answer is used once.

Stavka koja se može prevući		Odgovarajuća stavka
pastime		starting point, beginning
origin		relating to present or recent times
leagues		way to spend time
modern		organized groups of people

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2

Baseball is known as week of April.

Obavezno

1

Tačno

Netačno

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8

Roots are from Germany, Ireland, and France. Possibly from Great Britain's game of "Cricket"
Alexander Cartwright wrote the first rules for modern baseball.
Rules were updated. Pitchers throw overhand, balls can bounce (grounders) before being fielded and thrown in. Foul balls are allowed.
Baseball became a popular pastime.
Americans shared their love of the sport, and it went around the world.
Groups and leagues were formed as more people learned about baseball.
Baseball is considered one of the top three sports in the world!
Pitchers threw the ball underhanded while hitters were out if their ball bounced first and then was caught. No "foul" balls.

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1

George Washington

Babe Ruth

Derrick Jeter

Alexander Cartwright

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2

A good luck tradition throughout the world is for baseball players to on their hand before picking up the to swing.

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2

baseball field

baseball pitcher

baseball dugout

baseball diamond