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Difficulty: MediumIndividual Sports and Major Events

Great Britain has a long-standing tradition of hosting world-famous sporting events, many of which take place at iconic, historic venues. Regarding these major competitions, which of the following is an accurate statement?

  1. The Open Championship is a prestigious international golf tournament that is frequently hosted at St Andrews.Answer
  2. B
    The modern game of lawn tennis was originally developed in Scotland, which is why the annual Wimbledon tournament is held there.
  3. C
    The famous annual Boat Race on the River Thames is a traditional competition contested between Rugby Union and Rugby League clubs.
  4. D
    Royal Ascot is an internationally renowned motorsport competition that traditionally spans five days in the summer.

Answer

The Open Championship is a prestigious international golf tournament that is frequently hosted at St Andrews.
The Open Championship (often referred to simply as 'The Open') is the oldest golf tournament in the world. St Andrews in Scotland is widely recognized as the 'home of golf' and frequently serves as the host venue for this prestigious event, making the statement completely accurate.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze each option to identify the sport, venue, and historical context being described.
The options mention The Open (Golf), Wimbledon (Tennis), the Boat Race (Rowing/Rugby confusion), and Royal Ascot (Horse Racing/Motorsport confusion).
Breaking down the claims helps to isolate factual errors regarding the origins and nature of these major UK events.
2
Evaluate the distractors against historical facts from the Life in the UK curriculum.
Tennis originated in England and Wimbledon is in London. The Boat Race is a university rowing event, not a rugby match. Royal Ascot is horse racing, not motorsport.
Identifying the mismatched sports and venues eliminates the incorrect statements.
3
Verify the remaining statement.
The statement connecting The Open Championship to golf and the venue of St Andrews in Scotland is historically and factually correct.
St Andrews is globally recognized as the traditional home of golf and is a regular host of The Open.

Key Concept

Identifying the correct sports, historic venues, and fundamental details of major UK sporting events such as The Open, Wimbledon, the Boat Race, and Royal Ascot.
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Individual Sports and Major Events

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