General Sports Vocabulary Quiz

1. What does the idiom "Ball is in your court" mean?

You have the ball.
It's your turn to play.
It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
You are in charge of the game.

2. What sport is the term "Hail Mary" associated with?

Basketball
Baseball
American Football
Tennis

3. What does the idiom "Out of left field" imply?

A direction in baseball.
A position in soccer.
Something unexpected or surprising.
A type of pitch in cricket.

4. Which sport does the term "Dunk" belong to?

Tennis
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball

5. What does "Hat-trick" mean in sports?

Wearing three hats.
Scoring three goals in a single game.
Playing three games in a row.
Winning three medals.

6. In which sport might you hear the term "Ace"?

Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Baseball

7. What does the idiom "On the ropes" mean?

Hanging clothes on a rope.
Tying something with a rope.
Being in a difficult or vulnerable position.
Climbing using ropes.

8. Which sport is associated with the term "Home Run"?

Tennis
Baseball
Soccer
Basketball

9. What does the idiom "Throw a curveball" mean?

To play baseball.
To throw a ball in a curve.
A surprising or unexpected event or situation.
To confuse someone.

10. In which sport would you find the term "Rebound"?

Tennis
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball