10 | Sports scores

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Sports scores"

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SEWT Team
April 10, 2025

“Sport scores” offer a fun and engaging topic for you as an ESL learner. By discussing sports scores, you can practice numbers, vocabulary related to sports and games, and expressions used to describe wins, losses, and draws. Additionally, talking about sports can be a great way to connect with people from different cultures and learn about their favorite teams and athletes. Today’s vocabulary will also help you improve your conversational skills and cultural understanding. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Defeat (Noun): The condition of losing in a contest or competition.

  2. Tie (Adjective -past participle: tied): When two competitors or teams have the same score or result in a contest.

  3. Lead (Noun): The advantage a team or player has over their opponent, often expressed by the number of points ahead.

  4. Scoreboard (Noun): A large display showing the scores and times during a game or match.

  5. Overtime (Noun): Extra time added to a game or match if the score is tied at the end of the regular time.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Defeat

    • The team suffered a disappointing defeat in the final round.

    • Despite the defeat, the players showed great sportsmanship.

    • His team faced a crushing defeat after being outplayed for the entire game.

  2. Tie

    • The game ended in a tie after both teams scored 3 goals each.

    • The match was tied at halftime, with both teams having equal points.

    • The tied score meant they would have to play extra time to determine the winner.

  3. Lead 

    • The team held a strong lead throughout the second half of the game.

    • With only two minutes left, they had a narrow lead of 5 points.

    • The lead changed several times during the final quarter of the match.

  4. Scoreboard

    • The scoreboard displayed a close game with just a few minutes left.

    • The fans were watching the scoreboard nervously as the game came to an end.

    • The scoreboard showed the final tally after the game was over.

  5. Overtime

    1. The game went into overtime after the teams were tied at the end of regulation.

    2. They won the game in overtime by scoring a goal in the extra period.

    3. The overtime period lasted only five minutes, but it was enough to secure the victory.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Sport scores can be quite exciting, especially when games go into overtime. Fans eagerly watch the scoreboard, hoping to see their favorite team take the lead. However, sometimes games end in a tie, leaving both teams disappointed. A defeat can be disheartening, but it's also an opportunity to learn and grow. Understanding sport scores is essential for following games and discussing them with other fans, making it a valuable topic for ESL learners.

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