Pub Quiz
What is the only country that is also a continent?
Australia
What’s another word for tired that starts with “e”?
Exhausted
What colour are the stars on the flag of the European Union?
yellow
Complete with inversion: “Not only ______ late, but he also forgot the documents.”
was he
What is the smallest country in the world by area?
Vatican City
What do you call a person who speaks many languages?
Polyglot
Which animal can’t jump, even though it has strong legs?
Elephant
Transform: “It’s a pity I didn’t go to the concert.” → “I wish ______ to the concert.”
I had gone
What language has the most native speakers in the world?
Mandarin
What does the word "meticulous" mean?
Very careful and precise
What’s the only word in English that ends in -mt?
Dreamt
Word formation: “The speaker was known for the ______ of her arguments.” (convince)
convincingness / conviction (both accepted)
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
What does Ostentatious mean?
Showing off wealth or success in a way that is meant to impress others
What is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?
E
Choose the correct phrase: “We must act now, ______ we’ll miss the opportunity.” (a) otherwise (b) unless (c) despite that)
otherwise
What’s the name of the ship that Charles Darwin sailed on during his research in the Galápagos Islands?
HMS Beagle
What does Exacerbate mean?
To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse
Which word has the most definitions in the English language?
Set
To place or put something in a specific position
To arrange or adjust something
To fix or establish rules, times, or goals
To prepare something for use
To cause something to begin or happen
To assign a task or amount
To harden or become solid
A group of similar items (like a tea set or key set)
A mathematical collection of items
A round of exercises (e.g. three sets of squats)
A filming location or stage
A musical or performance session
A fixed arrangement or routine
A television or radio device (TV set)
Fixed or unchanging (set routine)
Ready or prepared (all set to go)
The sun going below the horizon (the sun sets)
To arrange hair in a particular style
To become firm emotionally (set in one's ways)
To print or arrange text for publishing (set type)
Advanced transformation: “He started learning Japanese two years ago and is still studying.” → “He ______ Japanese for two years.”
has been learning