English language trivia
Name 5 English speaking countries
Canada, Australia, United States, Scotland, England, India, etc.
Definition of 'boat'
a small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.
What tense is the sentence?
I run.
Present Simple
Talk for 1 minute about what you eat for breakfast. (A1)
I usually eat...
What colors are in the UK flag?
Red, white, and blue
What country has the largest English speaking population?
United States (283 million speakers)
Define 'lonely'
sad because one has no friends or company.
Create a sentence in the past continuous tense
I was playing.
Talk for 1 minute about if you prefer indoor or outdoor activities. (A2)
I prefer outdoor activities because..
Name 3 famous British people
Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, John Lennon, Adele, William Shakespeare..
How lng is the longest English word?
a. 25 letters
b. 45 letters
c. 55 letters
45 letters. pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
What are the 3 definitions for the word 'bow'
1. a knot tied with two loops
2. a weapon used in archery with arrows
3. to bend the upper part of you body to show respect
Use light as an adjective, verb, and noun
Talk for 1 minute about how you deal with clutter in your home. (B1)
I deal with clutter in my home by..
Who is the current ruler of the UK?
King Charles III
Name one of the 5 countries with the highest student enrollment (70-80%) in an English language course
Yemen, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso and Guatemala
Define 'colonel' (bonus if pronounced correctly)
a rank of officer in the army and in the US air force, above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier or brigadier general.
What is the past participle of the verb 'weave'?
Woven
Talk about how clothing contributes to social status in your country.
In my country, clothing contributes to one's social status by..
When is Boxing Day?
December 26th
How many countres include English as a mandatory part of school policy?
142 countries
Definition of 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'
(bonus if pronounced correctly)
extraordinarily good; wonderful.
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
wham, buzz, bang, thud, hiss
Go into detail about what psychological challenges professional athletes face. (C1)
Professional athletes face a variety of psychological challenges such as..
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn