Past is past
Mistake detective
the country
Mystery
100
"He ___ (cook) dinner when the phone rang."
was cooking
100
"While they were discussing the project, someone has interrupted them."
"While they were discussing the project, someone interrupted them."
100
“What is the capital city of the United States?”
Washington, D.C.
100
- Question: Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher.
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200
"By the time the teacher arrived, the students ___ (start) the test."
had started
200
"They didn’t used to go to the gym, but now they’re regular members."
"They didn’t use to go to the gym, but now they’re regular members." (No “-d” after “didn’t”)
200
“What is the largest state in the USA by area?”
Alaska
200
Question: What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
The Union Jack.
300
"She ___ (met/was meeting/had met) him at the café after work."
met
300
"He was used to travel every summer, but now he stays home."
"He used to travel every summer, but now he stays home." ("Used to" should not have "was" for past habits)
300
Which state is known as the ‘Sunshine State’?
Florida
300
Question: Who was the longest-reigning monarch in British history?
400
"After he ___ (read) the report multiple times, he still ___ (not/be) satisfied with his findings, so he ___ (decide) to rewrite it from scratch."
had read / was not / decided.
400
"When I had entered the room, everyone looked at me."
"When I entered the room, everyone looked at me." (Past simple instead of past perfect)
400
Which U.S. holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
4 July
400
Question: What is Scotland’s national animal? (Hint: It’s magical, not mythical!)
The Unicorn! 🦄
500
"The company ___ (plan) the event meticulously, but they ___ (overlook) one critical detail that ___ (lead) to the cancellation."
had planned / had overlooked / led.
500
"After he wrote his report, he was starting to prepare the presentation."
"After he had written his report, he started to prepare the presentation."
500
Which U.S. currency features the portrait of Abraham Lincoln
500
Question: What animal is a national symbol of Wales?
The red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch).
