DISCOVERIES
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What is the past simple form of the irregular verb "to break"?
"broke"
Which movie genre typically involves imaginary creatures like elves, dragons, and wizards?
Fantasy
What is the world's longest river?
Amazon River
Which female Mexican artist is renowned for her surrealist paintings and self-portraits?
Frida Kahlo
This scientist formulated the theory of relativity in the early 20th century.
Albert Einstein
When do we use the past continuous tense?
to describe actions that were ongoing or in progress at a specific time in the past
Which Disney princess has a chameleon named Pascal as a sidekick?
Rapunzel from Tangled
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What Mexican holiday is celebrated with colorful parades, music, and dancing to honor deceased loved ones?
Día de Muertos
In Greek mythology, he was the king of the gods.
Zeus
In the sentence, "She ___ (cook) dinner when the guests arrived," fill in the blank with the correct past continuous form of the verb "to cook."
was cooking
What film features the quote, "Just keep swimming"?
Finding Nemo
What is the world's largest country?
Russia
What holiday involves a feast and giving thanks, traditionally celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving
The year when humans first landed on the moon.
1969
In the sentence, "He ___ (read) a book when his friend ___ (call) him," which verb should be in the past continuous tense and which in the past simple tense?
"was reading" and "called"
What is the name of the magical school attended by Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
Which continent is both a country and a continent?
Australia
Who is the famous Dutch painter known for "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers"?
Vincent van Gogh
This novel, written by Jane Austen, was first published in 1813 and follows the life of Elizabeth Bennet.
Pride and Prejudice
What is the primary difference between the past simple and past continuous tenses?
What is the past simple tense is used to express completed actions in the past, while the past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing or in progress at a specific time in the past
What type of movie is known for creating imaginative worlds and futuristic technology?
"Science Fiction" or "Sci-Fi"
What is the iconic landmark in Egypt consisting of three pyramids?
Pyramids of Giza
What holiday is celebrated in China with dragon dances, lanterns, and the exchange of red envelopes?
Chinese New Year