Vocabulary
What's the meaning of the adjective “DULL”?
For example: The countryside was dull, uninteresting and boring.
not interesting or exciting
Name 3 frequency adverbs
ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, OFTEN, USUALLY, NEVER, HARDLY EVER, RARELY
What makes up the United Kingdom?
a. Wales, England and Scotland
b. Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
c. Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
C.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed in 1707 and in 1801 Ireland joined Great Britain. In 1922 the south of Ireland withdrew from this union and became a sovereign republic, whilst Northern Ireland remained part of The United Kingdom.
What's the meaning of the phrasal verb “DO WELL”?
For example: You did well in the exam.
to do something in a way that is acceptable or of good quality
Which article do we use when we name a singular noun for the first time?
A/AN
What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?
a. 18
b. 21
C. 16
C.
It is compulsory to attend school from 5 - 16 in the UK. From 16 – 18 young people in England must either remain in full-time education at school or college or start an apprenticeship or traineeship.
What's the meaning of the adjective “STARVING”?
For example: I’m starving! I haven’t eaten in two days.
dying because of not having enough food
In present perfect, in which type of sentences do we use “NEVER”?
In positive sentences
After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?
a. Punjabi
b. Polish
C. French
B.
Polish was found to be spoken by 546,000 residents of England and Wales in the 2011 Census.
What’s the meaning of the phrasal verb “MAKE UP YOUR MIND”?
For example: I haven't made up my mind where to go yet
to decide
In present perfect, in which type of sentences do we use “EVER”?
In questions
How often is a general election held in the UK?
a. Every five years or sooner if the Prime Minister decides
b. Every four years, on the last Thursday in May
c. Every five years, on the first Thursday in May
C.
General elections take place every five years using the ‘first past the post’ system. Since the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 the Prime Minister cannot call a ‘snap’ election without a two-thirds majority in a parliamentary vote.
What’s the meaning of the noun “FARE”?
For example: Train fares are going up again.
the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train
True or false: “Frequency adverbs go before the verb to be”
FALSE:
I am ALWAYS right.
What is the traditional meal typically eaten on Sundays in British culture?
a. Full English Breakfast
b. Sunday Roast
c. Afternoon Tea
d. Fish and Chips
B