Question 1: Identify all the contractions in the passage and explain why apostrophes are used in each case.

Answer: Contractions include 'can't', 'didn't', 'we've', 'I've', 'won't'; apostrophes replace omitted letters to show contracted forms.

Question 2: What is the full form of the contraction 'we've' from the passage?

Answer: We have

Question 3: Why is it important to use apostrophes correctly in sports commentary?

Answer: To accurately show contractions and ensure clarity in spoken and written sports communication.

Question 4: Choose the correct contraction to complete the sentence: 'The team said ____ ready for the match.' options: ['they've', 'they've', 'they're', 'they?re']

Answer:

Question 5: Rewrite the following sentence using the correct contraction: 'The referee said, The game is nearly over.'

Answer: The referee said, 'The game's nearly over.'

Question 6: Explain how contractions like 'didn't' and 'couldn't' help make speech in sports commentary more natural.

Answer: They shorten phrases, making speech more colloquial and conversational, which is typical in sports commentary.

Question 7: Identify the incorrect use of an apostrophe in the following sentence: 'The players' coach was pleased with their performance.'

Answer: The apostrophe in 'players'' is correct if referring to the coach of the players. If referring to one player, it should be 'player's'.

Question 8: Create two sentences about a sports event using contractions to describe the players' reactions.

Answer: Sample student response: 'The players didn't expect to win so easily. They were so excited, they couldn't stop celebrating. One player said, 'We've trained hard for this moment.' Another added, 'We're ready for the next game.'

Question 9: Identify the literary device in the phrase: 'The crowd's cheers showed their support.'

Answer: Personification, as cheers are given human qualities of showing support.