Sports vocabulary — equivalence of names: Which of the following pairs are two names for the same sport?

Introduction / Context:
Many sports have regional names. Recognizing equivalent names is a core part of sports literacy, especially in international contexts where British and American English differ.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The question provides four pairs of sport names.
• Only one pair signifies the same sport known by two names.

Concept / Approach:
In most countries outside North America, “football” refers to association football. In North America, “soccer” is used to distinguish it from American and Canadian football. Hence, “Soccer – Football” denotes the same sport.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Examine each pair.2) Soccer and Football are widely accepted synonyms for association football.3) The other pairs compare distinct sports.

Verification / Alternative check:
International governing body FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association; in the U.S. media, the same sport is covered under “soccer.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Golf – Polo: Different sports; one involves a club and ball on a course, the other is horseback team play.
• Billiards – Carrom: Cue sport vs. tabletop striker-and-coin game; not the same.
• Volleyball – Squash: One is a net team sport, the other a racket sport played against walls.

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming two sports with equipment similarities are the same; naming conventions differ widely but only certain pairs are true synonyms.

Final Answer:
Soccer – Football