Words, Words, Words
Cheeky Speech
Correct or Incorrect?
The Odd One Out
Where in the World?
Name That Country
More or Less
Final Jeopardy
100
Which of the following words is a verb?
A. down
B. run
C. many
D. apple
E. always
B. run
100
Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
C
100
Which sentence is correct?
A. She gone to school.
B. She go to school.
C. She going to school.
D. She goes to school.
E. She will goes to school.
D. She goes to school.
100
Which mythical creature is NOT a national symbol of a country in the UK?
A. mermaid
B. dragon
C. unicorn
A. mermaid
100
Which capital city does the Thames River flow through?
London
100
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
100
Which country has a population that is smaller than South Korea: South Africa OR Canada?
Canada (40 million)
100
Label the following countries on the World Map:
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Ireland
4. New Zealand
5. the UK
6. the USA
200
What is an antonym of the word "ancient"?
modern
200
Which English word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
short
200
Choose the correct sentence.
A. The more it rains, the fastest the river flows.
B. The earlier you arrive, the good your seats will be.
C. This store has twice many items as that store.
D. Please reply me as soon as you can.
E. Paying online is becoming more and more common.
E. Paying online is becoming more and more common.
200
Which of the seven "English-speaking countries" does not have it's own currency?
Ireland (€EUR)
200
Which landmark is located in Australia?
A. the Eiffel Tower
B. the Golden Gate Bridge
C. Sydney Opera House
D. the Cliffs of Moher
E. Buckingham Palace
C. Sydney Opera House
200
Which country is home to the "All Blacks"?
New Zealand
The All Blacks is the nickname for the national rugby team.
200
Put the following US states in order from largest to smallest by land area:
*California
*New York
*Alaska
1. Alaska (largest state 1/50)
2. California (3/50)
3. New York (27/50)
200
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
300
What is a synonym of the word "effect"?
result, outcome
300
What goes up but never comes down?
your age
300
Which sentence is NOT correct?
A. We decided not to attending the meeting.
B. She likes to go fishing with her father.
C. I tried not to sleep at school.
D. I promised never to upset her again.
E. He introduced his sister to me.
A. We decided not to attending the meeting.
CORRECT: We decided not to attend the meeting.
300
Which of the following is NOT a capital city?
A. Cape Town
B. Belfast
C. Canberra
D. Auckland
E. Ottawa
D. Auckland
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand
300
The national animals of which two countries are the same as their national birds? Name the two countries and the two national birds/animals.
New Zealand - kiwi
the USA - bald eagle
300
Which English-speaking country is wider than the moon?
Australia
300
Of the seven "English-speaking countries" we read about, which one has a population larger than the other six countries combined?
the United States of America (~347 million people)
Other six countries total: ~210.7 million
400
Translate the following word into English.
"실망시키다"
disappoint, discourage
400
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
a mushroom
400
Correct the sentence:
The boy run in the park is my brother.
The boy running in the park is my brother.
400
Which of the following is not a feature of Māori culture in New Zealand?
A. respect for nature and ancestors
B. tribal community-centered lifestyle
C. traditional tā moko tattoos
D.haka dance
E. dreamtime culture
E. dreamtime culture
400
**DAILY DOUBLE**
These famous Koreans were all born in English-speaking countries. You can get 200 points for each celebrity you correctly match with their birth country.
400
Name the four out of seven of the "English-speaking countries" that use the $ dollar as their currency.
* the USA
* Canada
* Australia
* New Zealand
400
Which title includes more countries: Great Britain OR the United Kingdom? Name the countries.
the United Kingdom
(4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
500
Choose the word that best fits the blank: The scientist presented a ___ explanation of phenomena, allowing others to clearly understand every step of the argument.
A. superficial
B. ambiguous
C. convoluted
D. lucid
E. redundant
D. lucid
500
What gets wetter the more it dries?
a towel
500
Correct the sentence:
The books itself are very thought-provoking.
The books themselves are very thought-provoking.
500
Which African country does not use English as an official language?
A. Nigeria
B. Mozambique
C. Botswana
D. Malawi
E. Tanzania
B. Mozambique (Portugese is the lingua franca)
500
Match the following indigenous groups with their country:
* Navajo
* Māori
* Inuit
* Lakota
* Aborigines
* First Nations
* Kānaka Maoli
* Navajo (USA)
* Māori (New Zealand)
* Inuit (Canada)
* Lakota (USA)
* Aborigines (Australia)
* First Nations (Canada)
* Kānaka Maoli (USA)
500
Which animal's meat is rare in most countries, but is sold in many supermarkets in Australia?
kangaroo meat
500
Which of the seven "English-speaking countries" has the smallest population?
New Zealand (5.3 million)