Question

1. what does the \downs system\ give the offensive team? *

a) unlimited tries to score
b) only one play to reach the endzone
c) four chances to switch positions with the defense
d) four downs (plays) to move the ball past the line of scrimmage or score

1. what is the line of scrimmage? *

a) an imaginary line where each play begins
b) a line marking the out-of-bounds area
c) the line players stand on during timeouts
d) a painted line in the endzone

1. what does the quarterback do on offense? *

a) stays on the sideline until 4th down
b) only runs the ball
c) leads the offense and throws the ball
d) blocks the defense on every play

1. what does passing mean in football? *

a) moving or throwing the ball from one space to another
b) running the ball into the endzone
c) dropping the ball on purpose
d) changing positions with another player

Explanation:

Question 9

In American football, the downs system gives the offensive team four plays (downs) to move the ball 10 yards past the line of scrimmage or score. Option A is wrong as tries are limited. Option B is wrong as there are multiple plays. Option C is wrong as downs aren't for switching positions. Option D matches the definition.

The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where each play begins, separating the offensive and defensive teams at the start of a play. Option B is wrong (out - of - bounds has different markings). Option C is wrong (timeouts have no such line). Option D is wrong (endzone lines are different). Option A is correct.

The quarterback leads the offense, often throwing the ball to advance the play. Option A is wrong as quarterbacks are active from the start. Option B is wrong as quarterbacks also pass. Option D is wrong as blocking is done by other players. Option C is correct.

Answer:

D) Four downs (plays) to move the ball past the line of scrimmage or score

Question 10