Connections Answers
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1
COMMIT A BASKETBALL VIOLATION
These words are all common violations, or illegal actions, that can happen during a basketball game.
Individual words:
•CARRY: When dribbling, if you hold the ball too long with your hand underneath it, it's called a 'carry.' It's an illegal way to dribble in basketball.
•DOUBLE DRIBBLE: If you dribble a basketball with both hands at once, or stop dribbling and then start again, it's a 'double dribble.' This is not allowed in the game.
•GOALTEND: When the ball is going into the basket or is on the rim, if a player touches it to stop a score, it's 'goaltending.' This is against basketball rules.
•TRAVEL: In basketball, 'traveling' means taking too many steps while holding the ball without dribbling. You must bounce the ball as you move to avoid this violation.
2
BELIEF
These words all describe what someone thinks or feels about something. They represent a person's inner thoughts, feelings, or perspective on a topic, forming part of their personal beliefs.
Individual words:
•ATTITUDE: Your attitude is how you feel and often act about something. If you have a "good attitude," you are positive. A "bad attitude" means you are negative or unwilling, often seen by others.
•MIND: Your mind is your brain, where you think, feel, and remember. In American English, "to speak your mind" means to honestly say what you think, even if it is difficult.
•OPINION: An opinion is what you personally think or believe about something. It's not necessarily a proven fact. Americans often say "in my opinion" to share their personal thoughts.
•VIEW: A view is how you see or understand a situation or topic. It's your personal perspective. "From my point of view" is a common way to share your personal ideas.
3
THINGS TRACKED IN VIDEO GAMES
These words describe important things players watch and count in video games to know how they are doing and how far they have progressed.
Individual words:
•HEALTH: In video games, 'health' shows how strong your character is. When your character takes damage, their health goes down. If it reaches zero, your character often loses a life.
•LIVES: Many video games give players a limited number of 'lives.' Each time your character fails or loses all health, you lose one life. When all lives are gone, the game typically ends.
•SCORE: 'Score' is a number that shows how well you are playing a game. You get points for good actions, like beating enemies or collecting items. A higher score means you did better.
•TIME: 'Time' in video games often refers to a countdown or stopwatch. Some games give you a time limit to finish a level, or they track how long you have been playing the game.
4
WORDS AFTER "POP"
These words commonly combine with or follow the word "POP" to create well-known phrases or product names in American English.
Individual words:
•CULTURE: Pop culture refers to popular things like music, movies, fashion, and trends that many people in a society enjoy. It shapes what's considered 'cool' or modern.
•FLY: In baseball, a 'pop fly' is when a batter hits the ball high into the air, but it travels a short distance, usually resulting in an easy catch.
•QUIZ: A 'pop quiz' is a surprise test in school given without any prior warning. Teachers use them to check if students are keeping up with their studies.
•TART: A 'Pop-Tart' is a very popular brand of sweet, rectangular toaster pastry in the US. You heat it in a toaster for breakfast or a quick snack.