Soccer Rules Practice Exam

What does a caution in soccer typically result in?

1. A player being substituted

2. A yellow card being shown

3. A red card caution

4. A goal kick

The correct answer is: A yellow card being shown

A caution in soccer is typically indicated by showing a yellow card to the player who has committed an infraction. This is a formal way for the referee to signal that a player has violated the rules of the game in a manner considered to be unsporting or irresponsible but not severe enough to warrant a more serious punishment, such as a red card. The yellow card serves as a warning, and if a player receives two yellow cards in one match, it results in a red card, leading to their expulsion from the game. The other responses do not accurately represent the action taken during a caution; a player being substituted does not directly relate to receiving a caution, a red card is not used for a caution but rather for more serious offenses, and a goal kick is a result of a ball going out of play and has no connection to player offenses.