Grammar Gremlins!
Contemporary English Words
Useful everyday phrases!
California Trivia!
Guess the phrase by looking at emojis!
100

Find the mistake in:
"I wish I was taller than my brother."

I were taller...

100

"This term describes a humorous image, video, or piece of text that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users."

meme

100

"After a long day of work, you decide it's time to stop. What common phrase means 'let's finish work for today'?"

Let's call it a day!

100

"This famous suspension bridge in San Francisco is known for its International Orange color and stunning views. What is its name?"

Golden Gate bridge


100

🍎📅👨‍⚕️

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

300

Question: Identify the error in the sentence:
"She gave my friend and I a ride to the event."

my friend and me

300

What does the acronym 'FOMO' stand for, a phenomenon often cited in discussions about social media behavior?"

Fear of Missing Out

300

"When you want to switch topics during a conversation, what phrase do you use to introduce a new subject?"

by the way

300

"What is the capital city of California?"

Sacramento


300

❄️🔨

break the ice

500

Question: Identify the error in:
"I look forward to meet you at the conference."

to meeting you....

500

Clue: "What term is used to describe the act of suddenly ending all communication with someone—often in a dating context—without explanation, especially through digital means?"

Ghosting

500

"You're summarizing a long story into just a few words. What phrase means 'in summary' or 'to put it briefly'?"

to put it in a nutshell

500

Which natural resource has given California its nickname?

Gold

500

🔥🕛 🧴

Burn the midnight oil

700

Question: Find the mistake in:
"Neither of the candidates, who was experienced, are likely to win the election."


  • "Neither of the candidates, who were experienced, is likely to win the election."

700

"In online discourse, what phrase describes the practice of withdrawing support for public figures or brands after controversial actions or statements?"

Cancel culture

700

"In a tough situation, which proverb suggests that every negative event has a positive side?"

Hint: There's CLOUD in this phrase.

'every cloud has a silver lining'

700

What is the name of the largest tree on earth, found in the Sequoia National Park?

General Sherman Tree

700

1️⃣🔵🌑

Once in a blue moon

1000

Find the mistake in:

"No sooner he had called home to share the good news than his wife texted him to say congratulations!"

No sooner had he called home....

1000

"This term has evolved in digital slang to describe someone who is an extremely dedicated or obsessed fan. It can also be used as a verb. What is it?"

To stan

1000
  • When advising someone not to assume success before it happens, what saying warns, 'Don't make plans based on uncertain future outcomes'?"

  • hint: there's "CHICKEN" in this phrase.

don't count your chickens before they hatch

1000

Known for its extreme temperatures and unique desert landscapes, this California national park holds the record for one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth. What is it?

Death Valley National Park

1000

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curiosity killed the cat!

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