Tennis Vocabulary Quiz

Who would have thought that tennis could be used to help improve students' vocabulary?!

Players will earn a point for each correct synonym they select, advancing the game score in typical tennis fashion (15, 30, 40, Game).

1. Energetic

Sentence: "The tennis player's footwork was __________."

Options:

a) vigorous

b) lazy

c) dull

2. Intense

Sentence: "The player's focus during the tie-breaker was __________."

Options:

a) distracted

b) fierce

c) calm

3. Skillful

Sentence: "Her drop shot was so __________ it left the opponent stunned."

Options:

a) clumsy

b) masterful

c) ordinary

4. Rapid

Sentence: "The player's reflexes at the net were __________."

Options:

a) sluggish

b) brisk

c) leisurely

5. Passionate

Sentence: "The player was __________ about every point he played."

Options:

a) indifferent

b) fervent

c) neutral

6. Challenging

Sentence: "The final set was __________, pushing both players to their limits."

Options:

a) easy

b) demanding

c) simple

7. Flexibility

Sentence: "The player's __________ was evident when reaching for wide shots."

Options:

a) stiffness

b) suppleness

c) rigidity

8. Achievement

Sentence: "After years of hard work, winning the Grand Slam was a great __________ for her."

Options:

a) failure

b) blunder

c) accomplishment

9. Refine

Sentence: "He took extra sessions to __________ his volley technique."

Options:

a) neglect

b) worsen

c) hone

10. Talented

Sentence: "The __________ youngster showed promise for a bright future in tennis."

Options:

a) mediocre

b) unskilled

c) gifted