English
Which sentence is wrong?
1. I haven't seen the movie yesterday.
2. I hadn't see the movie until now.
3. I hadn't seen the movie until now.
I hadn't seen the movie until now.
What is the past of Hit?
Hit
Name two countries in Asia with English as an official language.
India, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore
How many letters are there in the English Alphabet?
26
What currency is used in the UK?
The sterling (or the pound sterling).
(GBP - "Great British Pound").
(Originally the sterlings were silver pennies, while 'pound' referred to the weight. One pound = 240 sterling coins.)
Which of these words is an adjective?
A) loudly
B) interesting
C) quickly
B) interesting
What does the word “connotation” most nearly mean in the sentence below?
“Although the word ‘cheap’ and ‘inexpensive’ have similar definitions, they carry different connotations.”
A. Literal meaning
B. Emotional or implied meaning
C. Spelling of a word
D. Dictionary definition
B. emotional or implied meaning
Why does English have many words with similar meanings?
A. Because English has borrowed words from many languages
B. Because English has very few grammar rules
C. Because English rarely changes
D. Because English only uses short words
A. it has so many borrowed words
Name 4 sports that have the word "ball" in the title.
Basketball, football, baseball, handball, volleyball, netball, paintball
What is an example of a word borrowed from French?
A. House
B. Freedom
C. Government
D. Water
C. government
What is the most commonly used letter in the English language?
E
It is used in 1/8 of all words!
What is a group of birds called?
A flock.
National flower of Scotland?
Thistle
What is the plural of mouse and fish?
Mice and fish
Why are there different varieties of English (such as British and American English)?
There are different varieties of English because the language spread to different parts of the world, and people in each place developed their own pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and expressions over time. Geography, culture, and contact with other languages influenced how English changed over time and place.
What does the word "ambiguous" mean?
Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or being unclear because it can be interpreted in different ways.
What is the name of the smallest country on Earth?
The Vatican
What is the most famous statue in the USA and who was it a gift from?
Statue of Liberty, a gift from France
What are the 2 languages spoken in Canada?
English and French
Which word was not "invented"by Shakespeare?
1. Generous
2. Critic
3. Tall
4. Bedroom
The answer is TALL.
What does the word “reluctant” most nearly mean in the sentence below?
“She was reluctant to speak in front of the class, even though she knew the answer.”
A. Excited
B. Willing
C. Hesitant or unwilling
D. Confused
C. hesitant or unwilling
On what continent will you not find bees?
Antarctica.
Name 3 countries that start with the letter "B."
Botswana, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Bahrain, Brazil, Bangladesh, etc.
What type of language is English?
A. Romance
B. Slavic
C. Germanic
D. Semitic
C. Germanic
What does the prefix “pre-” mean?
A. After
B. Again
C. Before
D. Against
c. before