"Let's Play Ball!" Comprehension Questions
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7 questions
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Using context clues, match the word to it's definition. Each answer is used once.
Using context clues, match the word to it's definition. Each answer is used once.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
leagues | arrow_right_alt | starting point, beginning |
pastime | arrow_right_alt | relating to present or recent times |
modern | arrow_right_alt | way to spend time |
origin | arrow_right_alt | organized groups of people |
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Baseball is known as __________ and usually opens the __________ week of April.
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Baseball has a rich history with the people of the United States of America and the rest of the world.
Baseball has a rich history with the people of the United States of America and the rest of the world.
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Organize the history of baseball from it's origin to now.
Organize the history of baseball from it's origin to now.
- Baseball became a popular pastime.
- Americans shared their love of the sport, and it went around the world.
- Baseball is considered one of the top three sports in the world!
- Groups and leagues were formed as more people learned about baseball.
- Rules were updated. Pitchers throw overhand, balls can bounce (grounders) before being fielded and thrown in. Foul balls are allowed.
- Roots are from Germany, Ireland, and France. Possibly from Great Britain's game of "Cricket"
- Pitchers threw the ball underhanded while hitters were out if their ball bounced first and then was caught. No "foul" balls.
- Alexander Cartwright wrote the first rules for modern baseball.
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Who is known as "The Father of Modern Baseball?"
Who is known as "The Father of Modern Baseball?"
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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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In the text feature on the top left of your passage, what two elements of the diagram are labeled?
In the text feature on the top left of your passage, what two elements of the diagram are labeled?