English Grammar
What’s the past tense of “go”?
Went
What do you wear on your feet in winter?
Boots
What currency is used in the UK?
Pound sterling (£)
What are the official languages of the Republic of Ireland?
Irish, English.
What does ASAP stand for?
As soon as possible
Which auxiliary verb is used for the present perfect?
have/has
What’s a synonym for “happy”?
Glad, joyful, cheerful
What do people eat on Thanksgiving in the US?
Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie
What is the capital of the USA?
How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
Five (A, E, I, O, U)
Which tense is used in: “I will be eating at 6”?
Future Continuous
What’s the opposite of “expensive”?
Cheap
What is the 4th of July in the US?
Independence Day
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What does GPS stand for?
What’s the difference between “some” and “any”?
“Some” is used in positive statements, “any” in negatives or questions.
What does “borrow” mean?
To take something for a short time and return it
What’s the national animal of England?
How many stars are on the US flag?
50
What appears once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "m".
What part of speech is “quickly”?
Adverb
What’s the meaning of “queue” in British English?
A line of people waiting for something
What’s the name of the British queen who ruled the longest?
Queen Elizabeth II
Which country has both English and French as official languages?
Canada
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
Charles III
Change to passive: “They built a bridge in 2020.”
A bridge was built in 2020.
What’s a “pothole”?
A hole in the road caused by traffic and weather
What’s “Big Ben”?
The nickname for the Great Bell of the clock in London
What’s the name of the US national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What’s the longest river in the UK?
What’s a conditional sentence type 2?
If + past simple, would + verb
If I had more time, I would help you.
What does “ubiquitous” mean?
Found everywhere, very common
What’s “Guy Fawkes Night” about?
A failed attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605
What’s the biggest city in New Zealand?
Auckland
What is “Brexit”?
The UK leaving the European Union
He started making the omelette after he _____________ (empty) the dishwasher.
had emptied
What does “to guzzle” mean?
To drink or eat something quickly and greedily
What are “boroughs” in New York City?
Administrative divisions (e.g., Manhattan, Brooklyn)
What is the name of the Caribbean island where English is the official language and Bob Marley was born?
Jamaica
What is a bluebottle?
An insect.
What is the plural of 'cactus'? (apart from 'cactuses')
Cactai
What does “plethora” mean?
A large or excessive amount of something
What’s the UK’s traditional Boxing Day?
A holiday on Dec 26th, often for shopping or charity
Which English-speaking country is known for the haka dance?
New Zealand
What is the main difference between the UK and Great Britain?
The UK includes Northern Ireland; Great Britain does not