Idioms & expressions
Grammar in context
Vocabulary challenge
The English-speaking world
Wordplay
100
What does someone mean if they say that something is "not their cup of tea"?
They don't like / enjoy something.
100
Which option is correct?
A. I've been to London last year.
B. I went to London last year.
B) is correct because we use the past simple for things that are in the past and include a specific time in the past
100
What is the opposite of "amazing"?
terrible, horrible, horrendous, etc.
100
In which country can we find the cities Melbourne and Canberra?
Australia
100
Which word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
short
200
What does it mean to be "on the same page" as somebody?
You share their opinion / agree with them.
200
Complete the sentence with a suitable word: "If I _____ you, I'd accept the offer."
were
200
What is a synonym for the word "car"?
vehicle, automobile
200
Which city is known for the Golden Gate Bridge?
San Francisco
200
What has many keys but never opens a single lock?
A keyboard
300
Finish the expression: "Don't put all your eggs _________". (three words)
in one basket
300
Find the mistake: "Despite of the bad weather, we went for a walk."
'of' is incorrect (Despite the bad weather...)
300
What is the American way to spell the word "behavioural"?
behavioral
300
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
300
What starts and ends with an 'e', but contains only one letter?
envelope
400
What does someone mean if they tell you that "the ball is in your court"?
It's your turn to take action / make a decision.
400
Complete the sentence with the correct conditional form: "___________ (I/know) about the problem, I would have done something earlier."
Had I known... / If I had known...
400
What is the difference between the words "sensitive" and "sensible"?
sensitive = easily affected by / aware of others' feelings
sensible = practical; reasonable
400
Name two languages that have official status in India (besides English).
400
Which noun can be used for a fruit, a bird, and a person?
kiwi
500
If you're trying to tell someone not to cause trouble, you might say: "Don't rock the _________"
boat
500
Explain the difference in meaning between these two sentences:
"I stopped smoking." vs "I stopped to smoke."
The first one means that you don't smoke anymore, the second one means you paused another activity in order to smoke.
500
Explain the difference between "economic" and "economical".
economic = related to the economy
economical = using resources carefully
500
Rank the following countries from smallest to largest English-speaking population: Canada, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, United States.
1. United States
2. Nigeria
3. Pakistan
4. Philippines
5. Canada
500
Rearrange the letters of "rescue" to describe what a rescued person might feel.
secure