7-1 Nouns

5. n. practice play. Our offensive and defensive teams practice during a scrimmage.
7. n. a group convened for a specific purpose and goal. The committee will seek land to build a new stadium.
8. adj. doubtful. We were unconvinced that the scoreboard was accurate.
9. n. pl. Plural of PENALTY; disadvantages imposed upon a person or team for a violation of the rules. Numerous penalties caused the home team to lose.
10. n. a result of planning. An improvement to the equipment was a positive development.
13. n. Pl. plural of ACCOLADE; praise. Could you hear the announcer over the accolades of the fans?
14. adj. Expressive. Coach’s halftime speech was not eloquent, but it was effective.
15. n. The state of supreme authority. Jesus has dominion over all the earth.

1. n. The offensive back who calls and directs the plays. Michelle plays quarterback for her flag football team.
2. n. a contest to determine a champion. The best football team won the championship.
3. n. a score of six points in American football. The Mountain Goats scored a touchdown!
4. n. A pass intended for an offensive receiver that is caught by a defender. A defender caught a pass for an interception.
6. n. Interposing in a way that impedes a play. A penalty was called for offensive interference.
11. n. Neighborhood. Our community has an indoor football stadium.
12. adj. Something opposed or against another specified thing. The team lined up on opposite sides of the field.