Guess the Sport From the Clues
Discover sports through clues about their equipment, rules, and playing spaces—from familiar games to surprising challenges.
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1. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Two teams try to kick a ball into a goal. During normal play, only the goalkeeper can use their hands, and only inside a special area. Which sport is this?
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Football
- Rugby
Think about a team game played mainly with the feet.
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- Soccer
In American English, this sport is called soccer. In many other countries, it is called football.
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2. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In ___, players bounce a ball while moving and score by throwing it through a high hoop.
- volleyball
- soccer
- basketball
- handball
The goal is above the players, rather than on the ground.
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In basketball, players bounce a ball while moving and score by throwing it through a high hoop.
Bouncing the ball while moving is called dribbling.
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3. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Competitors race through water in separate lanes. They use their arms and legs to move, without a boat or board. Which sport is this?
- Diving
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Surfing
The aim is to reach the end of the race as quickly as possible.
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- Swimming
Lane ropes help separate swimmers and reduce waves from nearby lanes.
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4. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In ___, players use rackets to hit a ball over a net on a court. The ball may bounce once before a player returns it.
- badminton
- volleyball
- squash
- tennis
Both the net and the allowed bounce are important clues.
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In tennis, players use rackets to hit a ball over a net on a court. The ball may bounce once before a player returns it.
Players can also hit the ball before it bounces. That shot is called a volley.
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5. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
A player hits a ball with a bat, then runs around four bases. Fielders wear gloves to catch the ball. Which sport is this?
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Field hockey
- Golf
Think about the running route after the player hits the ball.
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- Baseball
The final base is called home plate. Reaching it safely can score a run.
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6. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In ___, a team usually has up to three touches to send a ball over a net. The team loses the point if the ball lands on its side of the court.
- basketball
- volleyball
- tennis
- handball
Teammates keep the ball in the air rather than allowing it to bounce.
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In volleyball, a team usually has up to three touches to send a ball over a net. The team loses the point if the ball lands on its side of the court.
A common attack uses three touches: a pass, a set, and a final hit over the net.
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7. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Players use different clubs to hit a small ball toward a hole in the ground. Taking fewer hits gives a better score. Which sport is this?
- Baseball
- Field hockey
- Cricket
- Golf
In this sport, the player with the lowest score wins.
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- Golf
Each hit is called a stroke. Players select different clubs for different distances.
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8. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In road ___, racers ride bicycles. They may ride close behind another racer to use less energy before trying to move ahead.
- cycling
- running
- skating
- skiing
The equipment has two wheels and pedals.
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In road cycling, racers ride bicycles. They may ride close behind another racer to use less energy before trying to move ahead.
Riding behind another cyclist reduces the force of the air pushing against you.
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9. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Players hit a light ball across a small net with short paddles. During a normal rally, the ball must bounce on the other player's half of the table. Which sport is this?
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Squash
Notice what the players use as their playing surface.
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- Table tennis
Table tennis is also commonly called ping-pong.
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10. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In artistic ___, athletes perform controlled movements on equipment such as bars and rings. Judges look at both the difficulty and how well the movements are performed.
- diving
- gymnastics
- figure skating
- trampolining
The equipment supports athletes as they swing, turn, and hold their bodies in position.
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In artistic gymnastics, athletes perform controlled movements on equipment such as bars and rings. Judges look at both the difficulty and how well the movements are performed.
A difficult routine can still lose points for mistakes, such as an unsteady landing.
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11. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Competitors sit facing away from the direction their boat is moving. They pull long oars that are attached to the sides of the boat. Which sport is this?
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Sailing
- Rowing
Compare the attached oars with a paddle held freely in the hands.
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- Rowing
Rowers also push strongly with their legs; their sliding seats make this movement possible.
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12. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
Players use rackets to hit an object over a net. The object has a rounded base and a skirt of feathers. Unlike a ball in tennis, it must not touch the ground during a rally. Which sport is this?
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Tennis
Think about why feathers might make the object move differently from a ball.
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- Badminton
The object is called a shuttlecock. Some shuttlecocks use plastic instead of feathers.
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13. காலியிடத்தை நிரப்பவும்.
In ___, two opponents wear protective masks and use thin, flexible swords. They score points by touching their opponent within the rules, not by trying to injure each other.
- boxing
- fencing
- wrestling
- karate
The weapon, rather than a hand or foot, makes the scoring touch.
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In fencing, two opponents wear protective masks and use thin, flexible swords. They score points by touching their opponent within the rules, not by trying to injure each other.
There are three main types of fencing swords, each with its own scoring rules.
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14. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
A heavy stone slides toward a circular target on ice. Teammates brush the ice in front of it to help control how far it travels. Which sport is this?
- Curling
- Bowling
- Ice hockey
- Bocce
The teammates affect the stone's movement without touching the stone itself.
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- Curling
Brushing can help the stone travel farther and follow a straighter path.
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15. சரியான பதிலைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கவும்.
An athlete gets out of the water, switches to a bicycle, and later finishes on foot. The same athlete completes all three parts, and the clock keeps running during the changes. Which sport is this?
- Marathon
- Decathlon
- Biathlon
- Triathlon
Count the different forms of movement in this continuous race.
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- Triathlon
“Tri-” means three, matching the sport's three parts: swimming, cycling, and running.