GRAMMAR
What is the past tense of the verb "go"?
went
How do you say "panelák" in English?
block of flats
What does the phrase "It’s raining cats and dogs" mean?
It is raining very heavily.
What is the British English word for "elevator"?
lift
Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
W. Shakespeare
Fill in the correct pronoun: "This is my book. That is ___."
yours
What is the opposite of "generous"?
mean
How would you translate "break the ice"?
To make people feel more comfortable.
What is the American English word for "lorry"?
truck
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben
What is the difference between "much" and "many"?
"Much" is used with uncountable nouns, "many" with countable nouns.
What does the word "purchase" mean?
to buy
What does "pull someone’s leg" mean?
To joke with someone.
What does the British word "holiday" mean in American English?
vacation
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington
Change the sentence to the passive voice: "She wrote a letter."
A letter was written (by her).
What animal is an "owl"?
a bird
What is the meaning of "spill the beans"?
To reveal a secret.
What would an American call "football" (British meaning)?
soccer
Which British Prime Minister led the UK during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What is the past participle of "eat"?
eaten
How do you say "mrakodrap" in English?
skyscraper
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To be exactly right.
What is "petrol station" in American English?
gas station
Besides Great Britain, which two countries are part of the British Isles?
Ireland and Northern Ireland