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100

What is the national animal of Scotland?

Unicorn

100

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

100

What is the correct third person singular form of the verb “have” in the present simple?

Has

100

Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the present?

Can

100

Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada in 1588?

Elizabeth I

200

What is the name of the UK’s royal residence in London?

Buckingham Palace

200

What holiday in the USA is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

Thanksgiving

200

What tense is used in the sentence: “I have lived here for five years”?

Present perfect

200

What modal verb expresses strong obligation or rule?

must

200

What phrase is famously (though possibly inaccurately) attributed to Marie Antoinette when told that the peasants had no bread?

“Let them eat cake.”

300

What traditional meal is often eaten in the UK on Sunday?

Sunday roast


300

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

300

What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: “If I _____ more time, I would read more books”?

Had

300

Fill in the blank: “You _____ speak so loudly in the library.” (giving advice)

shouldn’t

300

What is the name of the famous palace built by King Louis XIV of France in the 17th century?

Palace of Versailles

400

Who is the famous British author of the Harry Potter series?

J.K. Rowling

400

What is the name of the national anthem of the USA?

The Star-Spangled Banner

400

Name the grammatical term for a word like “quickly” in the sentence “She runs quickly.”

Adverb

400

What is the difference in meaning between “must” and “have to”? (briefly explain)


“Must” often expresses internal necessity or personal obligation.

“Have to” expresses external or imposed obligation.


400

Which French king was married to Marie Antoinette?

Louis XVl

500

What is the name of the traditional Scottish musical instrument?

Bagpipes

500

Which U.S. state is famous for Hollywood and the entertainment industry?

California

500

What is the passive voice of the sentence: “They had completed the project before the deadline”?

The project had been completed before the deadline.


500

Rewrite the sentence using a modal verb of deduction:

“Perhaps she is at home.”

She might be at home. (or: She could be at home.)

500

What was the name of the Tudor queen who ruled England for only 9 days before being overthrown and executed?

Lady Jane Grey

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