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100

What is acrophobia a fear of?

Heights

100

What is the name of the hotel that is mentioned on more than one occasion in the story and where Mma. Ramotswe encounters Nandira and her boyfriend?

President Hotel

100

What verb form do we always use after a modal verb?

the infinitive/base form of the verb

100

Troy Bolten and Gabriella Montez are the two main characters in what 2006 Disney movie?

High School Musical

100

What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?

Mexico City

200

What is the title of the film that honored Emma Stone with the Oscar for Best Actress?

Poor Things

200

What is the name of the hospital where Dr. Maketsi works?

Princess Marina Hospital.

200

Turn this sentence into active voice:

The novel has been written in 1999 by John Williams

John Williams HAS WRITTEN the novel in 1999

200

Finish the lyrics: 

“One, don’t pick up the phone, you know he’s only calling ’cause he’s drunk and alone.”

Two: Don't let him in, you'll have to kick him out again

200

Capital city of Sweden?  

Stockholm


300

What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

The bat

300

What is the word used to refer to male characters in Botswana? 

It is the equivalent version of Mma but for men. It means Sir or Father...

  • Rra: In Botswana, "rra" is a Setswana word used as a term of respect, meaning "sir" or "father" 

300

Can we omit the subject in some sentences in English?

No!

300

What is the first line to Justin Bieber's 'Baby'?

You know you love me, I know you care. Just shout whenever, and I'll be there.

300

Who was the first President of the USA?

George Washington

400

A rainbow consists of how many colours?  

7

400

Why did Mma Ramotswe feel a strong emotional connection when returning the missing boy to his father?

She remembered her own child.

400

This term refers to a pair or group of words that frequently appear together and sound natural to native speakers. These combinations often have a meaning that is different from the meanings of the individual words when used alone.

Collocations

400

The Weeknd changed his stage name to his real name. What is his first name?

Abel 

400

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo Davinci

500

What does FIFA stand for in English?

International Federation of Association Football

500

What famous female mystery writer is mentioned by the protagonist in the story?

(If you mention the chapter in which she is mentioned, you get 50 extra points)

Agatha Christie; Chapter 3

500

I’m not a period, but I connect two thoughts;
I help clarify lists and link ideas with what’s taught.
What am I?

Semicolon

500

What is the stage name for the artist whose real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson?

Katy Perry

500

Who invented the light bulb?

Thomas Edison

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