Grammar
What is the simple past of the verb "to see"?
saw
What is the opposite of "quiet"?
noisy, talkative, chatty, loud...
What does "piece of cake" mean?
It's very easy.
How many states are there in the USA?
50
Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Complete the sentence:
I have lived in Bordeaux _______ more than 10 years.
FOR
How do you call someone who has stolen something?
A thief
What does "I'm broke" mean?
I don't have any money.
What was the name of the segregation system in South Africa?
Apartheid
Give the name (in English) of the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci that can be seen at the Louvre
the Mona Lisa
Put the sentence in the passive form:
The police arrested the murderer at once.
The murderer was arrested (by the police) at once.
Britons say sweets, but Americans say ________
candy
When do you say "Speak of the devil"?
When the person you were just talking about arrives.
What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
Which band played "Smells like teen spirit"?
Nirvana
Complete the sentence with the right comparative:
My situation is very bad, but my friend's problems are even ________ .
WORSE
Name 3 car parts.
wheels, tires, steering wheel, headlights, dashboard, roof, engine, brakes, safety belt...
What does "to kick the bucket" mean?
To die.
What are the 4 countries that make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' friend and partner?
Doctor Watson
Complete the sentence: I wish I _______ Spanish fluently.
I wish I spoke / I wish I could speak
Give two examples of natural disasters in English.
a wildfire, an earthquake, a tornado, a twister, a tsunami, a landslide, a drought, a flood, a heatwave, a volcano...
What word, that contains an animal's name, is used to describe someone who loves reading?
A book worm
Which American president abolished slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Who directed the movie "The Godfather"?
Francis Ford Coppola