Grammar Galore
Vocabulary Voyage
Preposition Prince
Famous Phrases
Cultivate Culture
100

What is the plural form of the word "child"?

children

100

Give a synonym for the word "beautiful."

gorgeous

handsome

pretty 

good-looking

100

Complete the sentence: I was born ___ April.

in

100

What does the phrase "break a leg" mean?

good luck

100

Where is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting exhibited?

a.  The Louvre Museum

b. Botero Museum

c. The Smithsonian Museum

d. The Museum of Modern Art

a. The Louvre Museum

200

 Identify the object in the following sentence: "The cat sat on the mat."  

the mat

200

What does the phrasal verb "hit me up" mean?

a. punch me

b. kiss me 

c. call me

d. flirt with me

c. call me

200

Complete the sentence: I saw your post ____ Instagram.

on

200

Finish this famous phrase: "An apple a day..."

a. keeps you healthy

b. keeps the doctor away

c. is cheap

d. makes your teacher happy

b. keeps the doctor away

200

What is the currency of Japan?

Yen

300

Correct the following sentence: "She have 18 years old." 

She is 18 years old

300

What word means "a person who studies the past through artifacts and remains"?

an archaeologist

300

Fill in the blank: Latacunga is ____ the south of Quito.

to

300

What does the phrase "out of the blue" mean?

random or suddenly

300

Who is the author of the book One Hundred Years of Solidarity ("Cien Años de Soledad")?

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

400

Which tense is used in the sentence: "I have been here before"?

Present perfect tense

400

What is the English word for "toque de queda"?

a. coup d'etat

b. curfew

c. retaliation

d. deadline

b. curfew

400
Fill in the blank: Manabi is ____ the coast of Ecuador.

on

400

Complete this famous phrase: "Actions speak..." 

a. louder than words

b. about your reputation

c. the secrets of your life

d. words act

a. louder than words

400

In what year was USFQ founded?

1988

500

Find the mistake: "If I would study English, I would win the game."

"would study" should be "studied"

500

Define the term "environmentalist."

A person who takes care of the environment.

500

Fill in the blank: My class is ___ Maxwell ____ the first floor.

in / on

500

What is the meaning of the phrase "bite the bullet"?

to be resilient; to go for it

500

Name two of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

  1. Chichen Itza (Mexico) - A large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization.
  2. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) - A massive statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  3. The Great Wall of China (China) - A series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials built along the northern borders of China.
  4. Machu Picchu (Peru) - An ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
  5. Petra (Jordan) - An archaeological site famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
  6. The Roman Colosseum (Italy) - An ancient amphitheater located in Rome, Italy, used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
  7. The Taj Mahal (India) - A white marble mausoleum built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, in Agra, India.