📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn vocabulary related to competing and competition to use in everyday situations.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
compete |
try to win against others | Athletes compete to win medals in sports events. |
|
competition |
a contest or event where people try to win | There is a singing competition at the school next week. |
|
competitive |
wanting to win or be better than others | She has a very competitive attitude when playing chess. |
🔍 See It in Context
Joining a Local Competition
Tom and Lisa decided to compete in the local cooking competition. Lisa is very competitive, so she practised a lot before the event. Tom enjoyed the competition because it helped him meet new people. Even though Lisa did not win, she felt proud because she competed well. They plan to enter more competitions together next year.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Using compete, competition and competitive correctly
The verb 'compete' means to try to win. 'Competition' is the event or contest. 'Competitive' describes someone who wants to win or be better.
- I compete in tennis tournaments every summer.
- The competition for the prize starts tomorrow.
💬 Useful Examples
- Our team will compete against others in the final match.
- She prepares hard because she has a competitive spirit.
- The company's products face a lot of competition in the market.
- It was exciting to watch all the competitors during the race.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
Many students ____ in the spelling bee at school (competition / competitive / compete).
2.
This year's ____ will be held online due to health concerns (competition / compete / competitive).
3.
He is very ____ and hates to lose any game (compete / competitive / competition).
4.
They decided to ____ together in the singing contest next month (competition / competitive / compete).
5.
There was strong ____ between the teams during the final round (competition / competitive / compete).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
compete
2.
competition
3.
competitive
4.
She has a competitive attitude.
5.
They entered the competition last week.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which word describes a person who wants to win?
2.
What is the correct word for an event where people try to win a prize?
3.
Choose the verb that means to try to win against others.
4.
Which sentence uses the word 'compete' correctly?
5.
What does 'competitive' mean in this sentence: 'He is very competitive when playing football'?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a time you competed or took part in a competition. Use the words compete, competition, or competitive.
Example:
Last year, I competed in a running competition at my school. I felt very competitive and wanted to win first place. It was a fun experience even though I did not win.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I want to compete in a friendly football match this weekend.
Say:
The competition is open to all students in the city.
Ask:
Do you enjoy being competitive in sports?
Say:
She has a competitive spirit and trains every day.
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. compete
2. competition
3. competitive
4. compete
5. competition
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. b – try to win against others
2. c – an event where people try to win
3. d – wanting to be better than others
4. e – She wants to win and works hard.
5. a – They signed up to take part in a contest last week.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. competitive
2. competition
3. compete
4. She wants to compete in the art competition next month.
5. He tries hard to win and be better than others.