Meaning of soccer

[Lejla]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #104 "Conjunctions: and, but, or, so", question 8

My father wanted to watch a soccer match on television ......... my mother was already watching another program.

(a) but
(b) so
(c) or

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #104 "Conjunctions: and, but, or, so", answer 8

My father wanted to watch a soccer match on television but my mother was already watching another program.

Correct answer: (a) but
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what does soccer mean?

Lejla

[Mister Micawber]

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Soccer = football (but not rugby or American football).

NOUN: A game played on a rectangular field with net goals at either end in which two teams of 11 players each try to drive a ball into the other's goal by kicking, heading, or using any part of the body except the arms and hands. The goalie is the only player who may touch or move the ball with the arms or hands.
ETYMOLOGY: From alteration of 'assoc.', abbreviation of 'association football'.
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