Sport
Mr Williams' English
General Knowledge
Weird Facts!
100

What is the name of the shot in golf when you putt the ball in the hole, one shot less than you were supposed to (par)?

A birdie

100

Give a reason for the use of a Capital letter?

Name of person, place

Day of the week

Month of the Year

Street etc


100

The company that makes the ipod

Apple

100

How old is Chris Whitcombe?

55

200

How many red balls are used in a game of snooker?

15

200

Why is the word 'bookkeeper', unique in the English Language?

It is the only word that has three consecutive double letters.

200

Who is the brother of your father or mother?

Uncle.

200

Which two countries eat dogs as a national (famous) dish?

South Korea and China

300

In tennis, what is the point score immediately after deuce?

Advantage __________

300

What is a verb? Or give an example...

An action/doing word

300

A three-letter word that is the nickname of a music concert

Gig

300

There are two countries in the world where you can get married in Mcdonalds. Name one of them

India and china

400

What is the highest possible score you can achieve with three darts?

180 (3X60)

400

Why do we use a full stop at the end of a sentence?

To end a complete thought or piece of information.

400

What part of a bird of prey is known as a talon?

Claw

400

The longest time between two twins being born is:


87 secs, 87 mins, 87 hours, 87 days?

87 days

500

Which sport is associated with Tyson Fury?

Boxing

500

The most commonly used letter in the alphabet is...

E

500

Can you place the following fractions in order beginning with the smallest first: 

1/2, 1/10, 3/4, 9/10?

1/10, 1/2, 3/4, 9/10

500

Where would you find the SEA of tranquillity?

The moon