What is the difference between a noun and a verb? Give one example of each.
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or an idea (e.g., "dog"). A verb is an action or state of being word (e.g., "run").
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Who is the current Chief Executive of the HKSAR?
John Lee
李家超
Which continent is the country of Djibouti located in?
Africa
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight called?
Photosynthesis
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
The play "Romeo and Juliet" was written by William Shakespeare.
What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?
180 degrees
Who is the new Pope?
Robert Francis Prevost
OR
Leo XIV
How many Oceans are there, and what are they?
5, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic.
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
What is symbolism? Give an example.
Symbolism is the idea that things represent other things.
Example: A skull symbolizes death.
What are the 5 types of congruent triangles?
What is the Pope's salary per year?
Popes do not receive a salary in the traditional sense. However, they do have access to various amenities, including car access, travel privileges, and more.
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun, and what is its captial?
Japan, Tokyo
What is the 2nd largest planet in our solar system?
Saturn
What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word? Provide an example.
"Synonym."
Eg: Happy <-> Joyful
A farmer has 12 sheep and 3 cows. If each cow eats 4 bales of hay per day and each sheep eats 1 bale of hay, how many bales of hay does the farmer need for his animals in a week if he also has a pet parrot that eats 2 seeds a day?
98 bales of hay. (12 sheep × 1 bale × 7 days = 84 bales; 3 cows × 4 bales × 7 days = 84 bales; irrelevant info about the parrot.)
Hong Kong’s Executive Council has approved which MTR Lines' construction?
(Most updated, April 2025)
Northern Link (NOL) Main Line
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world, and where is it primarily located?
The Sahara Desert, primarily located in Africa.
Solve for xxx in the equation 2x+3=11.
x=4
What is a synopsis?
A synopsis is a brief summary or overview of a larger work, such as a book, film, or play.
If a train leaves the station traveling at 80 km/h and stops at 3 stations for a total of 30 minutes, how many jellybeans can fit in a jar that holds 2 liters if you also have 5 oranges and 3 bananas?
2 liters of jellybeans.
What was a Chinese-language newspaper published in Hong Kong from 1995 to 2021?
(Hint: It was founded by Jimmy Lai)
Apple Daily
What is the area of Asia?
44.58 million km²
In literature, what is the main theme of Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet"?
The theme of love and conflict.