Spanish Greetings and Basic Phrases Quiz

The basic question used to ask what the date is in Spanish. "What day is it today?"

A question that asks someone where they are from in Spanish. "Where are you from?"

A question that asks about someone's birthday in Spanish. "When is your birthday?"

A question that asks about someone's well-being in Spanish. "How are you?"

A question that asks what someone's name is in Spanish. "What is your name?"

The Spanish term for "goodbye" or "until later".

A phrase used to express thanks in Spanish. "Thank you very much".

A polite and informal way to greet someone in Spanish, meaning "Hello, how are you?"

This is the personal a pronoun used to refer to "to us" in Spanish. It is used to refer to a group of two or more people.

In Spanish, "gustar" is used to express "liking" something. It is conjugated using the indirect object pronoun. The form "nos" indicates the indirect object - "to us".

In Spanish, adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. This means that the adjective must have the same gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) as the noun.

This is the form of the verb "ser" (to be) when conjugated in the third person plural (they, you all). This is commonly used to describe a group of people.

This is the Spanish equivalent of the English phrase "I like to...". It indicates a preference or enjoyment of an activity or object.

A combination of physical, mental, and social well-being.

A state of overall well-being achieved through consistent healthy behaviors.

Beliefs that guide a person's actions and choices.

Includes how well your body functions, including physical activity, nutrition, and sleep.

Encompasses feelings about yourself and how you cope with life's challenges.

The way you interact with others, build relationships, and show respect.

Taking steps to prevent unhealthy things from happening.

The confidence and pride you have in yourself.

A serve that is not returned by the opponent, resulting in a point for the server.

The surface of the racket used to hit the ball.

When both players fail to return the serve, awarding a point to the receiver.

When two or more players exchange shots back and forth in play.

The process by which the body takes in and utilizes food to fuel its functions.

The natural drive that protects us from starvation, prompting us to eat when we need energy.

A campaign developed by the USDA to promote healthy eating habits by recommending specific food group portions.

The player responsible for dribbling the ball up the court and initiating the offense.

Assists the Point Guard in bringing the ball up the court and is often one of the best shooters on the team.

The shorter of the two forwards who helps bring the ball up the court and can score from both inside and outside.

The taller of the two forwards who focuses on rebounding and blocking shots near the basket.

A violation occurs when a player takes more than two steps with the ball without dribbling.

When a player dribbles, stops dribbling, then tries to dribble again with both hands, it's a double dribble.

A pass to a teammate who then scores, contributing to the team's points.

A player's position on the court, secured using their lower body strength, for a chance to gain possession of the ball after a missed shot.

When a player catches a missed shot, gaining possession of the ball.

An offensive strategy where a player blocks a defender's path, creating an open opportunity for a teammate to receive the ball.

A player's foot that remains planted on the ground when dribbling is stopped, allowing for pivoting without committing a travel.

Starches and sugars that provide energy. Simple carbs are quickly broken down, providing quick energy (fruits, milk, sweets). Complex carbs provide sustained energy and are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals (breads, rice, pasta).

Used to repair and build body cells and tissues. Complete proteins come from animal sources (meat, dairy, eggs), while incomplete proteins come from plant sources (beans, nuts, grains).

Substances that regulate various bodily functions, such as energy production and infection fighting.

Nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and help organs function properly. Examples include calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium.

A game invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891. Aim of the game is to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. Requires high cardiovascular fitness.

The start of a basketball game where two opposing players jump to gain possession of the ball.

This dribbling technique involves keeping the ball at waist level, bending the knees for stability, and maintaining awareness of the court. It's also crucial to dribble to the side to protect the ball from being stolen, as this creates a barrier between the player and any defenders.

Using the pads of your fingers, rather than your palm, to dribble the ball provides better control, precision, and responsiveness.

Shooting the ball involves precise positioning and a smooth follow-through. To achieve good balance, you need to hold the ball at shoulder level as if holding a tray. The elbow should align above the toe of the shooting foot, and your eyes should be focused on the rim throughout the shot.

The chest pass involves keeping the ball on the outside portions, stepping forward towards the teammate, and pushing the ball away from you while snapping your wrist. This creates a powerful and accurate pass.

This pass involves a similar setup to the chest pass, but the ball bounces 2/3 of the way between the passer and the receiver. The receiver should catch the ball around waist level.

The overhead pass, used for high-arching shots, involves holding the ball on both sides, bringing it behind your head, and extending your arms while stepping into the pass. Snapping your wrists provides extra power behind the pass.

Passing is an effective way to move the ball down the court, allowing players to create scoring opportunities and advance their team's strategy.

These technical skills are foundational for success in basketball, as they enable players to control the ball, score points, and work effectively within their team.