Vocab
What is a stronger word for "Happy"?
Joyful/thrilled/ecstatic
What is the past tense of "to begin"?
Began
What is the capitol of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
The Thames
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What do we call a person who watches a sports event but doesn't play in it?
a spectator/fan
Which word is the adjective in this sentence: "The beautiful garden is full of flowers."
Beautiful
What is the famous holiday celebrated in November?
Thanksgiving
What is the name of the big clock tower?
Big Ben
What is the name of the Australian animal that has a bill like a duck and lays eggs?
Platypus
What is the noun form of the verb "to decide"?
a decision
Present continuous
Which American holiday celebrates the independancy of America?
4th of July
What do we call the period in the 1800s when many machines were invented and factories started?
The industrial revolution
What season is it in Australia during December, and why?
Summer, Southern Hemisphere
Borrow it to TAKE something temporarily
Lend is to GIVE something temporarily
Rewrite this sentence in the past perfect:
She eats lunch before the lesson starts.
She had eaten lunch before the lesson started.
Which American state is famous for Hollywood?
California
Name one famous British author:
J.K. Rowling/Charles Dickens/William Shakespeare
Name one famous Australian landmark:
Sydney Opera House/Great Barrier Reef/Uluru
Give three synonyms for "smart".
intelligent/clever/bright/brainy
What is the difference between "much" and "many"?Also give a correct example of each
"Much" - uncountable - Much water
"Many" - countable - Many books
Name 4 American states:
Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, North dakota, South dakota, Etc.
What are the four countries that make up the UK?
North-Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales
What are the native people of Australia called?
Aboriginals