Vocabulary in Action: Sports & Achievements

My first time riding a bicycle is one of my most ______ memories because I remember every detail.

My uncle’s determination to take off the training wheels ______ a mix of fear and excitement in my heart.

When you try something new, you might feel scared at first, but if you keep going, you can ______ your fears.

To my surprise, my fear of falling ______ excitement and enthusiasm after a few minutes of practicing.

The basketball court looked ______ to me because I had never played before, and it seemed too big.

The day when I learned to ride a bike bubbles to the surface of my memory when I ______ to try something new.

Something unexpected ______ when I was learning to ride a bike — I fell and scraped my knee!

Even though I was new to the game, I wanted to ______ to my team’s success by trying my best.

The football player tried to catch the ball, but he lost control and ______ it.

I didn’t wear ______ when I learned to ride my bike, so I scraped my knee when I fell.

Learning the rules of basketball was difficult at first, and I felt ______ by all the information.

Playing basketball for the first time helped me ______ new skills, like dribbling and teamwork.

After practicing for a while, I understood the ______ of the game and felt more confident.

His strong ______ helped him keep practicing even when he fell off his bike.

He worked very hard to finish the project, and when it was done, he felt a great sense of ______.

Before my first game, I only knew the ______ rules of basketball from watching it on TV.

Dribbling the ball seemed easy, but it took me a while to ______ it.

It took a few tries, but soon I felt more ______ riding my bike without training wheels.