Question 1

In golf, what term describes a score of two strokes under par on a single hole?

Accepted Answer

Eagle. An eagle is scored when a golfer completes a hole in two strokes fewer than the designated par for that hole.

Question 2

In cricket, what term describes a bowler taking three wickets on consecutive deliveries?

Accepted Answer

Hat-trick. A hat-trick in cricket occurs when a bowler dismisses three batters on three consecutive deliveries.

Question 3

In American football, what is the term for a defensive back who intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown?

Accepted Answer

Pick-six. A pick-six refers specifically to an interception (pick) returned for a touchdown (six points) by the defensive team.

Question 4

In golf, what term is used when a player completes a hole in two strokes under par?

Accepted Answer

Eagle. An eagle is two strokes under par on any given hole; an albatross is three under par.

Question 5

In cricket, what term describes when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs?

Accepted Answer

Duck. A 'duck' in cricket refers to a batsman being dismissed for zero runs; a 'golden duck' is a specific type where dismissed on the first ball.

Question 6

In golf, what term describes a score of two under par on a single hole?

Accepted Answer

Eagle. An 'eagle' is a score of two strokes under par on a hole; an albatross (or double eagle) is three under par.

Question 7

In cricket, what term describes a bowler taking three wickets on three consecutive deliveries?

Accepted Answer

Hat-trick. A hat-trick in cricket refers specifically to three wickets taken on three successive deliveries by the same bowler.

Question 8

In tennis, what is the term for winning a set 7–5 or 6–4 without requiring a tiebreak?

Accepted Answer

Straight set. A straight set describes winning a set by a margin that doesn't require a tiebreak, such as 6–4 or 7–5.

Question 9

In golf, what name is given to completing a hole in one stroke under par?

Accepted Answer

Birdie. A birdie is the term for completing a hole in one stroke fewer than its par score.

Question 10

In golf, what term describes holing out in one stroke under the designated par for a hole?

Accepted Answer

Birdie. A birdie is one stroke under par; an eagle is two under, an albatross is three under, and a bogey is one over par.

Question 11

In cricket, what term describes a delivery that turns from off to leg for a right-handed batsman when bowled by a right-arm spinner?

Accepted Answer

Off-break. An off-break turns from the off side to the leg side for a right-handed batsman, making it the standard delivery of an off-spin bowler.

Question 12

In rugby union, a 'garryowen' refers to which tactical kick?

Accepted Answer

A high up-and-under kick. A garryowen is a high up-and-under kick designed to drop behind defenders while the kicking team chases, named after Garryowen FC in Limerick.

Question 13

In basketball, a 'triple-double' requires reaching double figures in three statistical categories; which three count officially in the NBA?

Accepted Answer

Points, rebounds, assists. The official NBA triple-double tracks points, rebounds, and assists reaching double figures, though triple-doubles in other stat combos are informally noted.

Question 14

In golf, what is the correct term for a score of three under par on a single hole?

Accepted Answer

Albatross. Three under par on one hole is called an albatross (also called a double eagle in North America); eagle is two under par.

Question 15

In golf, what term describes completing a hole in exactly two strokes under par?

Accepted Answer

Eagle. An eagle is two strokes under par on a hole; a birdie is one under, and an albatross (condor) is three under.

Question 16

In basketball, the 'three-second rule' violation occurs when an offensive player remains in the paint for more than three seconds. What is the paint also known as?

Accepted Answer

The key. The painted area under the basket is officially called 'the key' or 'the lane,' and offensive players may not remain there more than three seconds.

Question 17

In golf, what score relative to par is called an 'albatross' or 'double eagle'?

Accepted Answer

3 under par. An albatross (or double eagle) is three strokes under par on a single hole, most commonly achieved with a hole-in-one on a par 4.

Question 18

In basketball, the 'triple-double' stat requires a player to reach double digits in three categories; which set is correct?

Accepted Answer

Points, rebounds, assists. A triple-double is achieved by reaching double digits in points, rebounds, and assists in a single game.

Question 19

In golf, what score relative to par is called an 'albatross' (also known as a double eagle)?

Accepted Answer

3 under par. An albatross (double eagle) means completing a hole in three strokes fewer than par, i.e., 3 under par for that hole.

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Terminology Quiz — 19 Questions

1. In golf, what term describes a score of two strokes under par on a single hole?

2. In cricket, what term describes a bowler taking three wickets on consecutive deliveries?

3. In American football, what is the term for a defensive back who intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown?

4. In golf, what term is used when a player completes a hole in two strokes under par?

5. In cricket, what term describes when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs?

6. In golf, what term describes a score of two under par on a single hole?

7. In cricket, what term describes a bowler taking three wickets on three consecutive deliveries?

8. In tennis, what is the term for winning a set 7–5 or 6–4 without requiring a tiebreak?

9. In golf, what name is given to completing a hole in one stroke under par?

10. In golf, what term describes holing out in one stroke under the designated par for a hole?

11. In cricket, what term describes a delivery that turns from off to leg for a right-handed batsman when bowled by a right-arm spinner?

12. In rugby union, a 'garryowen' refers to which tactical kick?

13. In basketball, a 'triple-double' requires reaching double figures in three statistical categories; which three count officially in the NBA?

14. In golf, what is the correct term for a score of three under par on a single hole?

15. In golf, what term describes completing a hole in exactly two strokes under par?

16. In basketball, the 'three-second rule' violation occurs when an offensive player remains in the paint for more than three seconds. What is the paint also known as?

17. In golf, what score relative to par is called an 'albatross' or 'double eagle'?

18. In basketball, the 'triple-double' stat requires a player to reach double digits in three categories; which set is correct?

19. In golf, what score relative to par is called an 'albatross' (also known as a double eagle)?

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