pop culture
Who plays Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Carribbean?
Johnny Depp
Which vowel is the most used in the English language?
What's the past tense of catch?
Caught.
What type of animal is Winnie the Pooh?
A bear
What does "spill the beans mean?"
Answer in English!
To reveal a secret.
What does the abbreviation MCU stand for?
Marvel Cinematic Universe
What are the two official languages spoken in Ireland?
English and Irish/Gaelic
name three types of conditional sentences
conditional I, II, III and zero
Name two works written by the brothers Grimm.
Hänsel und Gretel, Rapunzel, Aschenputtel
Schneewitchen, Frau Holle, Der Fröschkönig etc.
What does "feeling under the weather" mean?
Answer in English!
To feel sick or unwell.
Name three british bands or singers.
The Beatles, Adele, Harry Styles, One Direction, Ed Sheeran etc.
In which English speaking country can you find the Uluru?
Australia
What's the difference between since and for?
since: specific point in time
"I have lived in Berlin since last May."
for: period of time
"I have studied for six hours."
Which franchise includes creatures such as wolves, trolls, orcs and wizards among others?
Lord of the Rings
What does "bite the bullet" mean"
Answer in English!
To endure something difficult.
Name five countries outside the "western world" that use English as an official language.
Ghana, Jamaica, South Africa, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapur, Indien, Bahamas, Barbados, Pakistan, Papua Neuguinea etc.
What's the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn
Correct the sentence:
"I think, I am going to leave now."
Tipp: think about other future tenses
"I think, I will leave now."
Name the novel in which a scientist creates a monster out of body parts.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
Answer in English!
It's your turn to act/decide.
Which South African leader fought against the apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Which famous English playwright invented over 1.500 words such as laughable, swagger, gossip and fashionable?
William Shakespeare
What's the passive of the following sentences:
"The teacher gave the students homework."
The students were given homework by the teacher.
Which novel contains the chraracter Mr. Darcy?
Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)
What does "burning the midnight oil" mean?
Answer in English!
To work late.
To work into the night.