Below you will find example sentences with "extra points". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Extra Points in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: extra
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 7
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 24.6 words

Words in this phrase

extra points

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • extra can mean: Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary. Frequent word
  • points can mean: plural of point Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

5 on extra points 1× also extra points for everyone 1× and 43 extra points for a 1× and three extra points all season 1× and three extra points through two 1× came from extra points in the 1× earn you extra points after the 1× exchange for extra points toward their 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

extra points for 2× a possible solution 1× also extra points 1× anton vorhees gets 1× before you start 1× ben locks was 1×

Common sentence endings:

as they desired 1× camp kitchen cleanliness 1× cup is over 1× if you lose 1× in four games 1× in the corners 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

four 4× field 4× world 4× lose 3× two 3× goals 3× year 2× yards 2× earn 2× alien 2× strange 2× alberta 2×

Related phrases

basis points percentage points two points points rebounds added points scored points penalty points points ahead eight points nine points

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around extra:

extra week 7×

Just before it in the phrase index:

external storage external device external debt external affairs extensive network extensive experience

Just after it in the phrase index:

extra week extramarital affair extraordinary circumstances extraordinary claims extraordinary evidence extraordinary meeting

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

extra week

Same ending:

basis points percentage points two points added points scored points penalty points

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "extra points" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 24.6 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as 5 on extra points, also extra points for everyone, four, field and world stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with basis points, percentage points, two points and extra week, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with extra points

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Ben Locks was 4-5 on extra points. (8 words)

Extra points for the hot pink colour too. (8 words)

Extra points if you eat your rival's flesh. (9 words)

Longer example sentences

Gostkowski had a mediocre year for his golden standard, as his main struggles came from extra points in the form of a terrible 11-15 effort (73%) — imagine how nice it would be for the NY Giants to have to kick 15 extra points in four games. (47 words)

Bryan caught three passes for 21 yards and rushed four times for 37 yards while accounting for 17 of the Mustangs’ points with those two TD’s, a pair of extra points and a 23-yard field goal. (38 words)

A possible solution to her concern is the Alberta Rural Advantage Program, a pilot project focusing on encouraging foreign workers to move and work in rural communities in Alberta in exchange for extra points toward their permanent residency. (38 words)

Example sentences (20)

Extra points for difficulty will be awarded if you whip the cream by hand; artistic points may be earned by adding sliced strawberries or extra flaky salt to your scoops.

In any case, it’s 2XP Friday so that means you get extra points if you beat me (or the Wordle Bot) or lose extra points if you lose.

Gostkowski had a mediocre year for his golden standard, as his main struggles came from extra points in the form of a terrible 11-15 effort (73%) — imagine how nice it would be for the NY Giants to have to kick 15 extra points in four games.

But Vinatieri has missed two field goals and three extra points through two weeks, a year after missing four field goals and three extra points all season.

Besides taste and presentation points teams got extra points for remarkable stories, understanding food allergens and camp kitchen cleanliness.

Bryan caught three passes for 21 yards and rushed four times for 37 yards while accounting for 17 of the Mustangs’ points with those two TD’s, a pair of extra points and a 23-yard field goal.

Meanwhile, kicker Jim Turner made 34 field goals and 43 extra points for a combined total of 145 points.

New (human) characters began with 8 points of each trait, with 8 extra points for the player to add to any of the abilities as they desired.

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Skiers earn extra points for flying beyond the K Line, or lose points for every meter(~3 ft) they land short of the mark.

Also, extra points for everyone making the metaphorical connection between Mork being an alien in a strange world and Daryl being an "alien" in a "strange world" (France).

Anton Vorhees gets extra points from me for coming out in a Legend of Zelda jacket.

A possible solution to her concern is the Alberta Rural Advantage Program, a pilot project focusing on encouraging foreign workers to move and work in rural communities in Alberta in exchange for extra points toward their permanent residency.

Before you start predicting matches, you can answer four bonus questions about the World Cup that will earn you extra points after the World Cup is over.

Ben Locks was 4-5 on extra points.

But I was all in with “Teensy…” who wrote: “Nana puddin’ (extra points for correct spellings) should include homemade custard…layered between banana slices and wafers and…baked with meringue on top.

Extra points for the hot pink colour too.

Extra points if you eat your rival's flesh.

Extra points were given to those that stayed in place throughout the night and didn’t slide or bunch in the corners.

He will go for the fastest lap of the day then for the extra points.

If another teammate accidentally says it, the round immediately ends and the other team has a chance to guess what the forbidden word was to score extra points.

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