Grammar
What is the past tense of the verb "run"?
ran
What’s a synonym for “happy”?
Synonyms: Joyful, cheerful, pleased.
Name one English-speaking country other than the UK or USA.
Examples: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland.
How do you ask for directions to the nearest bus stop?
"Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?"
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight.
Correct the sentence: "She don’t like coffee."
She doesn’t like coffee.
Name three adjectives that describe someone’s personality.
Examples: Kind, ambitious, friendly.
What’s the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London.
What do you say if you accidentally bump into someone?
"I’m sorry." or "Excuse me."
What color is a banana when it’s ripe?
Yellow.
What’s the difference between "will" and "going to" when talking about the future?
Will" is used for spontaneous decisions or predictions, while "going to" is used for planned actions or predictions based on evidence.
What’s the difference between “lend” and “borrow”?
"Lend" means to give something temporarily; "borrow" means to take something temporarily.
What is Thanksgiving, and which country celebrates it?
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States (and Canada) to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
You’re at a restaurant and don’t understand the menu. What can you ask the waiter?
"Could you explain what this dish is?" or "What do you recommend?"
What’s the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
Identify the mistake in this sentence: "If I will see him, I’ll tell him the news."
Correct sentence: "If I see him, I’ll tell him the news."
Fill in the blank: “The weather was so ______ that we stayed inside all day.”
The weather was so terrible/bad/rainy/cold that we stayed inside all day.
What is the traditional English afternoon tea?
Afternoon tea is a light meal that includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes, traditionally served in the UK in the late afternoon.
How do you politely disagree with someone’s opinion?
"I see your point, but I think..." or "I understand your view, but I disagree because..."
Who wrote the "Jungle Book (Mowgli)"?
Rudyard Kipling
Rewrite the sentence in the passive voice: "The students wrote the essays."
The essays were written by the students.
Use the word “although” in a sentence.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Explain the difference between the American and British educational systems.
The American system uses grades (1–12) and has standardized tests like SATs. The British system uses "primary" and "secondary" schools with exams like GCSEs and A-levels.
You’re running late for an important meeting. Write a short apology.
"I’m very sorry for being late. I got delayed, but I’ll join as soon as possible."
Name three countries where English is an official language but not the majority's first language.
Examples: India, South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, or the Philippines.