Halloween Vocabulary
What do you call a house that is believed to have ghosts?
"Haunted house 🏚️"
Correct the sentence: “She doesn’t likes Halloween.”
She doesn’t like Halloween.
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What does “to be a night owl” mean?
A person who stays up late at night.
What is the name of the witch from the movie The Wizard of Oz?
The Wicked Witch of the West
What do children say when they go door to door asking for candy?
"Trick or treat"
Choose the correct form: “The witch (fly) on her broomstick last night.
flew
What kind of food do people traditionally bob for at Halloween parties?
Apples
What does “to dig your own grave” mean?
To do something that leads to your own downfall.
Who is the famous vampire character who drinks blood?
Dracula
What is the name of the traditional Halloween vegetable with a carved face?
"Jack-o'-lantern 🎃"
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: “He dressed up ___ a vampire.”
as
On what date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What does “to have a skeleton in the closet” mean?
To have a hidden secret.
What is the name of the friendly ghost who loves helping people?
Casper
What is a “broomstick” commonly associated with?
"A witch 🪄"
Choose the correct tense: “By the time the party started, the decorations (be) ready.”
were
What is the original name of Halloween?
"All Hallows' Eve"
What does “scare the living daylights out of someone” mean?
To frighten someone very much.
Which character comes alive when a full moon shines?
Werewolf
What does “cauldron” mean?
A large pot used by witches for brewing potions
Rewrite the sentence using a conditional: “If you go to a haunted house, you might get scared."
If you went to a haunted house, you would get scared.
What do people light to ward off evil spirits during Halloween?
"Candles in Jack-o’-lanterns"
What does “blood runs cold” mean?
To feel extremely scared or frightened.
What’s the name of the monster created by Dr. Victor Frankenstein?
Frankenstein's Monster