Literature
Known from the Gothic Stream as the father of horror and author of The Raven, The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart (a short story you read this semester...), who is the author on my mind?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is important to remember when writing a title or headline in English?
Capital letters are used for important words e.g. Animal Testing Should Be Illegal
Find the subject verb agreement mistake in the following sentence: One of the most pressing issues in society have for decades been ignored by politicians, climate change.
have > has
Fredrik Eriksen has a Scandinavian surname. What origin does his surname have?
Norwegian
Recently a modern adaptation of this classic made by Guillermo del Toro has been released on Netflix. Who wrote the novel about the creator of a sapient creature and the creature itself?
Mary Shelley
Rephrase this sentence in formal style: I want to get better at Spanish.
I would like to improve my level of Spanish.
The society must change! What is incorrect about this sentence?
Society does not require definite article (the)
Niklas is a sporty teacher! Which is his best ranking in Vasaloppet? a) 3008 b) 327 c) 1350
b) 327
Was was the name of the girl in Hemingway's Hills Like White Elephants?
Jig
Time to get rid of get! Which verb can be used instead? "As a result, you will get a better understanding of others’ views."
gain
Translate this Swedish sentence into English: "Elefanternas snablar var långa."
The elephants' trunks were long.
Sebastian has studied humanities and knows a great deal about religion, Swedish, history, politics and more. Which program did he study in Upper Secondary School (gymnasiet)?
Arts program - Music
Which term explains the moment in which the plot reaches its peak?
"My aunt has a lot of kids."
Rephrase this sentence in formal style.
My aunt has many children.
I look forward to see you! What is incorrect about this sentence?
I look forward to seeing you!
preposition > gerund (verb + ing)
Peter practises a sport at times which requires swimming and endurance skills. What is the name of this peculiar sport?
Swinrun!
Who was the antagonist in the short story "The Sniper"?
One could argue that the Sniper himself was the antagonist since hi killed his own brother. However, the brother who fired at the sniper might be interpreted as the antagonist since the sniper narrates the story. There are no rights and no wrongs in interpretation.
Which linking words can be used to contrast ideas in formal writing? Give two examples!
by contrast, although, compared with, conversely, despite, however, nevertheless, yet, nonetheless, in comparison, on the other hand,
People who I respect disagree with me. One part of this sentence must change!
People whom I respect disagree with me.
people (object)
I (subject)
Linn has recently gained an interest in bee keeping. What is her only bee queen named?
Queen B or Beyoncé