Name Three
Name three colours in English.
Red, white, yellow, green, blue......
What is the opposite of happy?
Sad
What is the past tense of to eat?
ate
Which hot drink is quintessentially British?
Tea
What is the national bird of the United States?
An eagle
Name three countries where English is a main language.
USA, UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Australia ...
Give a synonym for big.
Huge, giant, enormous
Give me an example of a present continuous sentence.
I am giving you an example.
Who is the current monarch of the UK? (as of 07/03/2024)
Which U.S. holiday celebrates independence and is marked by barbecues, fireworks and patriotic activities?
July 4th/Independence Day
Name three irregular verbs in English.
sit, become, to be ...
What is a person who studies the past by examining ancient artifacts and human remains?
An archaeologist
Spell the correct plural form of "child".
children
In what UK lake is there said to be a legendary monster?
Loch Ness
What do Americans call "football"?
soccer
Name three common prepositions.
of, about, at, with, to, in, on, under, above. . .
What is a "fret" in English?
A ferret
Insert a suitable adverb into this sentence: She sings........
beautifully, horribly
Who is next in line for the throne, and his wife's name?
Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate)
What was the first National Park in America?
Yellowstone
Name three American presidents (alive or dead). Last name only.
Trump, Biden, Obama
What is a synonym for sunscreen?
Sun cream
An adverb tells us more about what parts of speech?
An adverb, an adjective, a verb
Who was the longest reigning British monarch?
Queen Elizabeth
Which famous civil rights activist "had a dream?"
Martin Luther King Jr.
Name three cities in the UK.
Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Glasgow, Liverpool, ...
What do we call the process by which animals change their appearance to blend in with their surroundings?
Camouflage
When do you use an -ing adjective?
To describe a person, place, situation.
Draw an accurate Union Jack (UK flag).
...
Which American city is often called the "Big Apple"?
New York City
Name three states in the USA.
Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington, . . .
What do you call a group of mixed/female lions?
A pride
Name two different linking words that can be used to join clauses/sentences together.
because, so, and, but
Which famous fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street in London?
Sherlock Holmes
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from which European country?
France
Name three famous English-language books/series of books.
Harry Potter series, Narnia, Matilda, The BFG, A Good Girl's Guide To Murder, They Both Die At The End...
What is the term for an animal that primarily eats meat?
A carnivore
Which grammar form is used to express an order?
The imperative
St. Patrick is the patron saint of what country?
Ireland
What pets does the current US president have?
Dogs (German Shepherds)
Name three English-language authors or poets.
J. K. Rowling, Roald Dahl, Tolkien, Rupi Kaur, Dickens, Austen, Lauren Wolk
Vesuvius, Krakatoa and Eyjafjallajokull are all examples of what?
Volcanoes
Change the following sentence into an appropriate obligation:
You're not allowed bring your pet to school.
You have to/need to leave your pet at home.
On what date is the Irish national holiday?
March 17th
Name one of the two astronauts to walk on the moon in July of 1969.
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong