English Idioms
This idiom means to understand something easily. "It's a piece of ____."
Cake
This author wrote "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet."
William Shakespeare
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
In British English, what do they call the trunk of a car?
The boot
What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
The pound.
If someone is "pulling your ____," they are deceiving or tricking you.
Leg
Who wrote the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
Identify the capital of India.
New Delhi
What's the American word for "biscuit" in British English?
Cookie
Name the river that flows through London.
The Thames.
Use this idiom to describe someone who is very intelligent. "He's a ____ cookie."
Smart
This English author is known for "Pride and Prejudice."
Jane Austen
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
In the UK, what's the term for an elevator?
Lift
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben
If someone gives out information they shouldn´t have they´ve "Let the cat out of the ____"?
Bag
Who wrote "1984" and "Animal Farm"?
George Orwell
Name the capital of Canada.
Ottawa
What's the British equivalent of the American "apartment"?
Flat
Which monarch is the longest-reigning in British history?
Queen Elizabeth II
Complete the idiom: "Don't count your chickens before they ____."
Hatch
Who is the English author known for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy?
J.R.R. Tolkein
Can you name the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
In the US, what do they call the sport that involves kicking a ball into a net, which is known as football in the UK?
Soccer.
What ancient monument in Wiltshire, England, is known for its massive standing stones and is believed to have been constructed around 3000 BC?
Stonehenge