UK
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the correct third person singular form of the verb “have” in the present simple?
Has
Which modal verb do we use to express ability in the present?
Can
Who was the Queen of England during the Spanish Armada in 1588?
Elizabeth I
What is the name of the UK’s royal residence in London?
Buckingham Palace
What holiday in the USA is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
Thanksgiving
What tense is used in the sentence: “I have lived here for five years”?
Present perfect
What modal verb expresses strong obligation or rule?
must
What phrase is famously (though possibly inaccurately) attributed to Marie Antoinette when told that the peasants had no bread?
“Let them eat cake.”
What traditional meal is often eaten in the UK on Sunday?
Sunday roast
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: “If I _____ more time, I would read more books”?
Had
Fill in the blank: “You _____ speak so loudly in the library.” (giving advice)
shouldn’t
What is the name of the famous palace built by King Louis XIV of France in the 17th century?
Palace of Versailles
Who is the famous British author of the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
What is the name of the national anthem of the USA?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name the grammatical term for a word like “quickly” in the sentence “She runs quickly.”
Adverb
What is the difference in meaning between “must” and “have to”? (briefly explain)
“Must” often expresses internal necessity or personal obligation.
“Have to” expresses external or imposed obligation.
Which French king was married to Marie Antoinette?
Louis XVl
What is the name of the traditional Scottish musical instrument?
Bagpipes
Which U.S. state is famous for Hollywood and the entertainment industry?
California
What is the passive voice of the sentence: “They had completed the project before the deadline”?
The project had been completed before the deadline.
Rewrite the sentence using a modal verb of deduction:
“Perhaps she is at home.”
She might be at home. (or: She could be at home.)
What was the name of the Tudor queen who ruled England for only 9 days before being overthrown and executed?
Lady Jane Grey