First Basemen (Tom Greve) - Leveled English Reading

Learn about an important baseball position in First Basemen (Tom Greve). This book explains what the player at first base does during a game. Kids will find out how they catch fast throws and tag runners out. The short and simple sentences are perfect for students learning to read. It is a great guide for young baseball fans who want to understand the game better.

Lexile: 1000L

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Question 1: What is the first baseman's main defensive job?

to be involved in as many "outs" as possibleto ensure the opposing team does not winto use his mitt to give other infielders a throwing targetto catch balls thrown by other infielders while ensuring one foot is on first base

Question 2: At higher level baseball competitions, first basemen are

the most skilled players.the most important players.the only right-handed infielders.the only left-handed infielders.

Question 3: Why must "any ball hit to an infielder end up in the first baseman's glove"?

The first baseman has a special glove to catch the ball quickly.The first baseman's job is to make sure all batters are rendered "out" by catching the ball.First basemen are involved in more plays than any other players.The aim of the fielding team is to ensure the ball moves around to each base and goes back to first base before the batter.

Question 4: The "Fun With Impact" caption on page 4 is

a series of strategies on how to catch wild throws and scoop balls.factual information about gloves and basemen.a description of first basemen.factual information about mitts worn by basemen.

Question 5: What is an "inning" in baseball?

It is when each team bats, and one of the teams gets three outs.It is when each team bats, and each gets three outs.all of the options listedIt is when one team bats, and the other team gets three outs.

Question 6: The word "safe" on page 5 means

unlikely to be injured.able to reach the next base.protected.not "out."

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Question 1: First basemen must be good at

running.stretching.doing the splits.catching balls.

Question 2: Why must first and third basemen have quick reflexes?

They only get a split second to react to hard-hit balls.They have to be prepared to catch balls all the time.They have to be ready to stretch and run quickly throughout the game.They have to watch the ball carefully throughout the game.

Question 3: What is meant by the saying"Practice makes perfect" on page 11?

Practicing throws and catches before a game can ensure a perfect score.A good practice ensures a perfect game.The more one trains, the more skilled one becomes.Anyone can be a perfect first baseman, provided they practice.

Question 4: The picture on page 9 shows

an infielder catching a ball.a first baseman stretching to successfully catch a throw.a first baseman exercising.a first baseman doing the splits.

Question 5: The word "stretch" on page 8 means

to tip the ball so it slows down.to aim to catch the ball while in motion before it hits the ground.to extend an arm towards a moving ball.to extend one's body to its maximum length.

Question 6: Which move could improve a team's chance of scoring?

holding runners by the shirttripping runners overholding the base so the runner can't get to itholding runners at first base

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Question 1: First basemen are skilled at catching balls as well as

stretching.running.throwing or pitching.hitting balls.

Question 2: Lou Gehrig has been honored for his achievements by

being included in the Hall of Fame.having a disease named after him.being praised for all his wins.being called the Iron Horse by his fans.

Question 3: In Little League, why is the distance from first base to home plate 60 feet instead of 90 feet?

The distance is measured according to the height of the players.Young children are unable to pitch the ball as far as adults.Young children are unable to catch long throws.Young children have shorter legs and are unable to run as fast as adult players.

Question 4: The "Greats of the Game" section is

a factual report about Lou Gehrig, one of the best batters in history.a factual report about Lou Gehrig, the only American batter in history.a factual report about Lou Gehrig's disease.an autobiography about Lou Gehrig, one of the best batters in history.

Question 5: Another word for "consecutive" on page 19 is

repeated.numerous.winning.continuous.

Question 6: What is a "grand slam"?

four home runs at oncean exclusive win where the opposing team does not scorea home runa home run hit with loaded bases

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Question 1: What are some basic requirements to become a first baseman?

You need to be good at stretching, jumping, catching and running.You need to be very athletic and a good sport.You need to see plenty of action defence and produce many runs.You need to be tall, dependable and able to catch and hit a ball.

Question 2: Can anyone be a professional first baseman?

No, because not everyone likes baseball.Yes, as long as you like the game and know all the rules.No, because not everyone has the physical attributes, agility and passion needed to skillfully play this position.No, because some people have poor coordination.

Question 3: Why is it an advantage to be tall if you are a first baseman?

it scares the opposing playersbecause it enables a player to hit balls furtherbecause it enables a player to run fasterbecause it enables a player to stretch further to catch even far out balls

Question 4: The title of this chapter is a question. An appropriate "statement" title could be

How to Become a First Baseman.Anyone Can Be a First Baseman!Follow the Following Procedure to Become a First Baseman.It is so Difficult to Become a First Baseman.

Question 5: What is a "double play" on page 20?

It is when two players are struck out as a result of the ball going from one base to another beating both players in the same instance.It is when two players strikeout.It is when two players run at the same time and make it to home base.It is when more than two consecutive players hit three fouls each and are out.

Question 6: Another word for "frequently" on page 21 is

often.always.sometimes.rarely.

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