GRAMMAR
What is the past participle of the word steal?
stolen
What do you call your husband’s father?
father-in-law
What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
very rarely
Which fruit has its seeds on the outside?
a strawberry
Which country is Toronto in?
Canada
What is the plural of criterion?
criteria
"Very funny" — in other words.
hilarious
What does "spill the beans" mean?
to reveal a secret
How many hearts does an octopus have?
three
Which country has the Outback?
Australia
What is the comparative form of the word far?
farther / further
What is the origin of the word kindergarten?
German
What does "break the ice" mean?
to make people feel more relaxed in a social situation
Which animals can stand while sleeping?
horses
In which country is Thanksgiving celebrated in November?
the United States
Each of the students have omitted something. Correct the mistake in this sentence.
Each of the students has omitted something.
Which British playwright used the word assassination for the first time?
William Shakespeare
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
it is your turn to decide or act
What was the original colour of carrots?
purple/red
Which country is famous for tulips, windmills, and wooden shoes?
the Netherlands
If he __________ tall, he would be happy. What is the missing word?
were/was
Which city is the Scouse dialect from?
Liverpool
What does "bite the bullet" mean?
to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely
Which country does the word turban originally come from?
India
Which English-speaking country uses the currency called the pound?
the United Kingdom