Flexibility and Bending: Enhance Your Range of Motion with Fun Activities

Question 1

What does the word 'flexibility' mean?

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Being able to bend and move your body easily

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Being able to run very fast

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Being able to jump very high

Question 2

Which of these things can you do to improve your flexibility?

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Stretching

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Running

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Swimming

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Jumping

Question 3

What does it mean to be flexible?

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Being able to stretch your muscles

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Being able to run fast

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Being able to jump high

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Being able to throw a ball far

Question 4

Which of these is a good way to stretch?

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Holding a stretch for a short time

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Bouncing

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Pulling your muscles too far

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Stretching only when you feel pain

Question 5

What is the name of the yoga pose where you stand with your legs apart and reach your arms up?

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Mountain pose

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Downward-facing dog

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Tree pose

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Cobra pose

Question 6

Why is it important to warm up before stretching?

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To prevent injuries

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To increase flexibility

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To improve balance

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To make stretching more enjoyable

Question 7

When you put your hands up high and hold them there, what type of exercise are you doing?

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Stretching

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Yoga

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Jumping jacks

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Lunges

Question 8

Before we stretch, what is very important to do first?

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Warm up by moving our bodies.

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Run around and play outside.

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Eat a big snack.

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Lift heavy weights.

Question 9

Circle the answer that is NOT a type of flexibility.

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Jumping

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Static

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Dynamic

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Passive

Question 10

Which answer explains the difference between dynamic and static flexibility?

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Static is when we hold a stretch, and dynamic is when we move around while stretching.

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Dynamic is when we hold a stretch, and static is when we move around while stretching.

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They are both the same thing.

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I don't know.

Question 11

Which choice is the best way to become more flexible?

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All of the answers

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Move your body and stretch often

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Practice yoga a lot

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Combine stretching with playing

Question 12

Which of these activities involves holding a stretch for at least 10 seconds?

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Yoga pose

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Jumping jacks

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Running in place

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Sit-ups

Question 13

What is the 'cat-cow' pose in yoga?

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A stretch that involves arching and rounding your back

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A pose that involves standing on your hands

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A pose that involves sitting cross-legged

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A pose that involves holding your toes

Question 14

What is the difference between dynamic and static stretching?

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Dynamic stretching involves movement, while static stretching does not.

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Static stretching involves movement, while dynamic stretching does not.

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They both involve movement.

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They both do not involve movement.

Question 15

Is it okay to stretch until you feel pain?

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No

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Yes

Question 16

What are the muscles located on the back of your thigh called?

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Hamstrings

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Biceps

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Quadriceps

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Calves

Question 17

Which of these activities is a great way to improve your flexibility?

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Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Swimming

Question 18

What is the name of the part of your body that connects your arm to your shoulder?

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Joint

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Muscle

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Bone

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Ligament

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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Being faster

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Better posture

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Lower risk of getting hurt

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Better balance

Question 20

What kind of stretching is best to do before exercising?

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Dynamic

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Static

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Active

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Passive

Question 21

True or False: Flexibility is only important for people who play sports.

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False

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True

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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Bigger muscles

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Improved range of motion

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Reduced risk of getting hurt

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Better balance

Question 23

True or False: Yoga is a great way to become more flexible.

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True

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False

Question 24

Which part of your body helps you bend your legs?

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Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Calves

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Glutes

Question 25

True or False: It is important to warm up before stretching.

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True

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False

Question 26

True or False: Stretching can help you feel less stressed.

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True

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False

Question 27

Which activity makes your body parts move more easily?

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Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

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Cycling

Question 28

What happens to your muscles when you stretch them?

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They get longer.

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They get shorter.

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They tear.

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They stay the same.

Question 29

What should you do before you stretch?

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Warm up your body.

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Hold your breath.

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Stretch too far.

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Eat a big meal.

Question 30

How long should you hold each stretch?

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10-30 seconds

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5 seconds

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1 minute

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As long as possible

Question 31

What is a good way to improve your flexibility?

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Stretching

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Running

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Swimming

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Jumping rope

Question 32

What is flexibility?

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The ability to move easily and through a range of motion

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The ability to run fast

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The ability to jump high

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The ability to lift heavy weights

Question 33

Which yoga pose helps you stretch your back?

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Cobra pose

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Downward-facing dog

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Child's pose

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Cat-cow pose

Question 34

Which food is a good source of vitamin C, which is important for flexibility?

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Oranges

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Broccoli

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Pizza

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Chips

Question 35

What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching?

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Static stretching involves holding a stretch for a long time, while dynamic stretching involves moving while stretching.

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Dynamic stretching involves holding a stretch for a long time, while static stretching involves moving while stretching.

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Static stretching is done before exercise, while dynamic stretching is done after exercise.

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Dynamic stretching is done before exercise, while static stretching is done after exercise.

Question 36

Which of these exercises is an example of a dynamic stretch?

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Arm circles

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Hamstring stretch

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Calf stretch

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Toe touches

Question 37

What should you do if you feel pain while stretching?

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Stop stretching and tell your teacher or parent.

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Push through the pain.

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Ignore the pain and keep stretching.

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Stretch for longer.

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a benefit of yoga for kids?

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More homework

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Improved flexibility

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Increased strength

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Better balance

Question 39

What is a warm-up?

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A set of exercises done before playing a sport or other physical activity.

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A way to cool down after playing a sport or other physical activity.

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A type of exercise that helps to increase flexibility.

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A type of exercise that helps to increase strength.

Question 40

Which activity helps improve flexibility?

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Stretching

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Running

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Lifting heavy weights

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Swimming

Question 41

What is a yoga pose?

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A special position that helps improve flexibility.

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A type of dance move.

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A breathing exercise.

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A meditation technique.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a tip for staying flexible?

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Eat lots of unhealthy foods.

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Stretch regularly.

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Hold stretches for 30 seconds.

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Drink plenty of water.

Question 43

What is the range of motion?

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How far your joints can move.

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How many times you can move your joints.

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How fast you can move your joints.

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How limber your joints are.

Question 44

What should you do before stretching?

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Warm up with some easy exercises.

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Drink a glass of water.

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Hold your breath.

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Skip it, it's not necessary.

Question 45

Which of these is a benefit of improving flexibility?

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Yes, all of the above.

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Increased mobility

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Reduced risk of getting hurt

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Improved posture

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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Faster typing

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Better posture

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Less chance of getting hurt

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More energy

Question 47

What's the best way to become more flexible?

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Stretch often

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Exercise only on weekends

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Ignore sore muscles

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Eat lots of candy

Question 48

Which of these is a good stretching exercise?

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Reaching for your toes

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Jumping up and down

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Running in place

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Sitting still

Question 49

Why is it important to hold a stretch for at least 10 seconds?

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To give your muscles time to stretch

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To prevent injury

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It's easier that way

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To show off

Question 50

What happens to your muscles when you stretch them?

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They get longer

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They get shorter

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They get stronger

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They get weaker

Question 51

What should you do if stretching hurts?

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Stop stretching and tell your teacher

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Try to stretch harder

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Ignore the pain

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Stretch for longer

Question 52

Which animal is known for being very flexible?

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Snake

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Cat

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Elephant

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Turtle