Football
18 Grade 5 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Football, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhen the whole ball crosses the sideline, the game is restarted with a:
A. Penalty kick
B. Throw-in
C. Goal kick
D. Corner kick
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of these is the correct way to take a throw-in in football?
A. Throw with both hands from behind and over the head, feet on the ground
B. Kick the ball with one foot
C. Bounce the ball into play
D. Roll the ball along the line
(1 mark)
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1 markA standard football team on the pitch during play is made up of how many players per side?
A. Seven
B. Nine
C. Fifteen
D. Eleven
(1 mark)
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4 marksState two safety measures a Grade 5 learner should observe before and during a football lesson.
(4 marks)
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1 markDuring a Grade 5 football lesson, learners are told to control the ball using the inside of the foot to pass it to a teammate a short distance away. What is this skill called?
A. Heading
B. Throw-in
C. Goalkeeping
D. Push pass
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich official controls a football match, blows the whistle and makes decisions on the field?
A. Trainer
B. Coach
C. Referee
D. Captain
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain two benefits a learner gains from playing football regularly.
(4 marks)
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Any two, 2 marks each: improves physical fitness/strengthens muscles and heart; builds teamwork and cooperation; develops skills like passing and dribbling; improves discipline and following rules; provides enjoyment/relieves stress. (2 x 2 = 4 marks)
Question 8
1 markA player moves the ball forward with a series of small touches while running past opponents. This skill is known as:
A. Trapping
B. Dribbling
C. Marking
D. Passing
(1 mark)
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1 markTo stop a moving ball and bring it under control, a player uses the sole of the boot. This action is called:
A. Heading
B. Trapping
C. Shooting
D. Throwing
(1 mark)
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4 marksA learner wants to score from close range. Describe how she should perform a correct instep kick (shooting) to the ball.
(4 marks)
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Place the non-kicking foot beside the ball; keep eyes on the ball; swing the kicking leg and strike the ball with the instep (laces/top of the foot); follow through towards the target. Award 1 mark per correct point up to 4 marks.
Question 11
1 markWhen an attacking team's ball is last touched by a defender before crossing the goal line (not scoring), play restarts with a:
A. Throw-in
B. Free kick
C. Corner kick
D. Goal kick
(1 mark)
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3 marksDuring a friendly match, Otieno traps the ball with his sole, then dribbles past two opponents. (a) Explain what 'trapping' means in football. (2 marks) (b) Give one reason why dribbling is a useful skill in a game. (1 mark)
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) Trapping = stopping/controlling a moving ball so it stays close to the player, using a body part such as the sole/inside of the foot (2 marks). (b) Any one: helps a player move the ball forward past opponents / keep possession / create scoring chances (1 mark).
Question 13
1 markBefore a football game, learners jog and stretch their muscles. The main reason for this warm-up is to:
A. Prepare the body and prevent injury
B. Impress the spectators
C. Waste time before play
D. Make the pitch dry
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich player is the only one allowed to handle the ball with the hands inside the penalty area?
A. The captain
B. The striker
C. The referee
D. The goalkeeper
(1 mark)
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1 markA penalty kick in football is awarded when a defending player commits a serious foul:
A. Inside their own penalty area
B. Near the corner flag
C. Outside the pitch
D. At the centre circle
(1 mark)
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1 markAmina uses the top of her forehead to direct a high ball towards the goal. Which football skill is she performing?
A. Trapping
B. Heading
C. Tackling
D. Dribbling
(1 mark)
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4 marksDuring a game, a Grade 5 team keeps losing the ball because their passes are too weak. Suggest two things the players can do to improve their passing.
(4 marks)
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Any two, 2 marks each: practise pushing the ball firmly with the inside of the foot; aim/look at the teammate before passing; use correct weight/strength of pass for the distance; communicate and move to receive; practise regularly. (2 x 2 = 4 marks)
Question 18
1 markWhich piece of protective equipment is worn on the lower leg to guard the shin during a football match?
A. Elbow pad
B. Wrist band
C. Head cap
D. Shin guard
(1 mark)
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