Wednesday jeopardy

General knowledge

100

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

200

How many stars are on the US flag?

50 stars

300

Name 3 countries that start with the letter B

Brazil, Belarus, Belgium, Bangladesh

400

The traditional clothes for men in Scotland is a 

Kilt

500

In which mountain are the faces of four American presidents carved?

Mount Rushmore

English

100

What is the plural of the "person"?

People

200

How many letters are in the English alphabet?

26 letters

300

What word is the opposite of "common"?

Rare

400

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the phrasal verbs in the box. 

CALM DOWN - FIGURE OUT - GIVE IN -  MESS UP - POINT OUT -  SETTLE DOWN - INSIST ON

1. They worked for a few hours on the problem but simple weren't able to ............. what had happened.
2. In the end he ............ and allowed the chairman to prepare the document.
3. I ....... paying for this meal. You paid for the last one.

1. FIGURE OUT

2. Gave in

3. insist on

500

Complete the sentences with the correct adjectives: use the words in capitals. 

1. He’s such a ................  person. He forgets everything when he goes out . (CARE)
2. There’s a pen mark on the sofa but it's not very .......... (NOTICE)
3. Thomas is very ....... . He usually saves his pocket money. (SENSE)

1. careless

2. noticeable

3. sensible

Riddles

100

Which month of the year has 28 years? 

All of them

200

What has an eye, but can't see? 

a needle

300

What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish?

a map

400

What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a hour?

The letter M

500

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?

Palm

Idioms and proverbs

100

The meaning of idiom " a piece of cake"

something as being easy or effortless

200

Continue this proverb 

"Don't judge a book ..............."

Don't judge a book by it's cover

300

The meaning of the idiom "when pigs fly"

Never

400

Tell proverb or quote about education or knowledge

It is never too late to learn. 

Live and learn.

Little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

500

Translate these proverbs or idioms

1. Once in a blue moon

2. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

1. Rarely, seldom

2. Other people’s lives always seem better, happier, and more successful than yours, even if your life is going well.