I am not sensible the technict words to fit the above sentence.

[Sroth]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #195 "Real life sports vocabulary", question 9

A regulation professional baseball game lasts for nine ..........

(a) hours
(b) innings
(c) quarters
(d) periods

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #195 "Real life sports vocabulary", answer 9

A regulation professional baseball game lasts for nine innings.

Correct answer: (b) innings
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Dear Teacher,
Could you please give me a help explain the words as below:
hours
(b) innings
(c) quarters
(d) periods
I can understand the meaning of the normal words, but I am not sensible the technict words to fit the above sentence.
Thanks
Savath

[Alan]

Hi Savath,

I'm afraid I know nothing about baseball and for all I know 'quarters' and 'periods' apart from their first meaning, which I assume you know, may well be associated with that sport. The only word I am familiar with is 'innings', which is also used in the game of cricket. It means the length of time or the duration of the time that a player is engaged in trying to score points. You will have to refer to an American speaker of the other words.

Alan
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[Sroth]

Dear Alan,

I am very grateful for your explanation.

Thanks

Savath

[Saneta]

Please tell me how long does an inning last?
thank you.

[Beeesneees]

It lasts until a player is out. (Until he is bowled out or fails to run to safety before being caught 'out')
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