GRAMMAR CHALLENGE
Complete the sentence:
"Yesterday, I _____ to the cinema."
went
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Give a synonym for "happy."
Glad / joyful / pleased
Which famous British author created the character of Harry Potter?
J. K. Rowling
What does "piece of cake" mean?
Very easy.
Correct the mistake:
"She dosn't like chocolate."
She doesn't like chocolate.
In which country would you find Brisbane?
Australia
What is the opposite of "generous"?
Mean / selfish / stingy
Which famous ship sank in 1912?
Titanic
What does "break the ice" mean?
Start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
Choose the correct answer:
"If I had more money, I _____ a new car."
a) buy
b) will buy
c) would buy
would buy
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn
What does "reliable" mean?
Someone you can trust and depend on.
Name three movies based on books.
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
Very rarely.
Change into passive voice:
"Shakespeare wrote Hamlet."
Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
Why is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
To remember the early settlers (Pilgrims) and give thanks for the harvest.
What is the difference between: "borrow" and "lend"?
In The Hunger Games, what is the purpose of the Hunger Games?
The Games are organized by the Capitol to punish the districts for a past rebellion and to remind them of the Capitol's power.
What does "spill the beans" mean?
Reveal a secret.
Explain the difference between:
"I've lived here for five years."
and
"I lived here for five years."
What historical event took place on July 4th, 1776, and why is it important in the United States?
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the American colonies' decision to become independent from United Kingdom.
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain is the island containing England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom includes Great Britain plus Northern Ireland.
What is a dystopia, and name one dystopian film.
A dystopia is an imagined society where life is unfair, oppressive, or controlled by powerful authorities.
Possible films:
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
Say exactly the right thing.