Daily Life & Habits
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100
True or False?
Brits are more likely to apologize even when they are not at fault.
True
100
Which of the following is considered a proper British meal?
A) Chicken curry on rice
B) Baked beans on toast
C) Sushi and chips
D) Pancakes and syrup
B) Baked beans on toast
100
Which of these was NOT a British colony?
A) India
B) Canada
C) Brazil
D) Australia
C) Brazil
100
A) I have went to the shop.
B) I have gone to the shop.
C) I gone to the shop.
B) I have gone to the shop.
200
What do British people often talk about, no matter the context?
A) Politics
B) The weather
C) Celebrities
D) Religion
B) The weather
200
True or False?
In the UK, sandwiches are usually made with mayonnaise.
False (Butter is more common)
200
True or False?
Britain has never been invaded since 1066.
True
200
What is an American British “A cookie” in British English?
A biscuit
300
True or False?
It is common for British people to name their homes instead of numbering them.
→ True
300
Describe what’s in a typical full English breakfast.
Eggs, sausages, baked beans, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, sometimes black pudding.
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300
True or False?
There was once a British law that made it illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
True (It’s often cited as a bizarre law, though likely never enforced)
300
Explain the meaning of the saying: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”
You can’t enjoy two conflicting benefits at the same time.
400
British people love to form __, even when they don’t know what they’re waiting for.
→ queues
400
Which flavor of crisps (potato chips) once actually existed in the UK?
A) Cheesecake
B) Hedgehog
C) Bubblegum
D) Pizza
B) Hedgehog 
400
Why did British soldiers once wear red coats in battle, despite it making them visible?
To show national pride and intimidate enemies—plus red dye was cheap and didn’t show blood easily.
400
Which of these is NOT a real English idiom?
A) “It’s not my cup of tea”
B) “Bob’s your uncle”
C) “To sit on the bear”
D) “To let the cat out of the bag”
C) “To sit on the bear”
500
What everyday electrical safety feature is unique to UK plugs?
On/off switches on plug sockets.
500
In Northern England, what does the word “tea” often mean?
Dinner (the evening meal)
500
The British Empire once covered about _____ of the Earth’s land surface.
one-quarter / 25%
500
If someone in the UK says “I’m knackered”, what do they mean?
A) I’m confused
B) I’m very tired
C) I’m hungry
D) I’m angry
B) I’m very tired