Quarterbacks (Lynn M. Stone) - Leveled English Reading

Quiz

Question 1: How important is the position of quarterback on a football team?

It is the most important position on a team's offense.It is the most important position.It is similar to the position of a linebacker.It is only important if the other team players are weak.

Question 2: What happens in a "roll-out"?

The ball rolls off the field, and the offending team receives a penalty.The quarterback runs along the line of scrimmage to his right or left before throwing or running with the ball.The crowd runs along the line of scrimmage before the ball is kicked either to the left or right.The quarterback runs along the line of scrimmage before bouncing the ball to the other side of the line.

Question 3: Why does a quarterback usually throw the ball once he receives it?

to ensure the ball is not taken by an opposing playerto avoid being tackled and to cast the ball further from opposing playersto give other players a chance to run with the ballto avoid a penalty

Question 4: In order to understand the text on the final three pages of this chapter, the reader needs to understand

the technical terms.how to interpret jargon.how the game of football works.the rules of a football game.

Question 5: The motion by which a center either places or throws the football underhanded into a teammate's hands is called a

scrimmage.handoff.pitch-out.snap.

Question 6: The football team with possession of the ball is the

offense.defense.opposing team.receiver.