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Trivia - the US
Trivia - the UK
100

Jims husband is a nice man. 

Jim's husband is a nice man. 

100

ˌedjʌˈkeɪʃən

ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən

100

I live in Spain. 

'aɪ 'lɪv 'ɪn 'speɪn

100

Which two states were the last to be added to the US?

Alaska and Hawaii

100

What countries make up the UK?

Wales, England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

200

1. He run every morning. 

2. She left without say goodbye. 

1. He runevery morning. 

2. She left without saying goodbye. 

200

1. ˈtitʃə [teacher]

2. ˈpuːpəl [pupil]

1. ˈtiːtʃə

2. ˈpjuːpəl

200

1. She is my sister. 

2. Do you speak English?

1. 'ʃiː 'ɪz 'maɪ ˈsɪstə

2. 'duː ju:/ju 'spiːk ˈɪŋglɪʃ

200

1. What is the US's largest trading partner?

2. Which U.S. president spent the longest time in office? This man served in the office until his death at age 63.

1. Mexico

2. Franklin D Roosevelt

200

1. What holiday is celebrated on November 5th?

2. After English, what is the most common language spoken in the UK?

1. Guy Fawkes Day

2. Welsh

300

1. There isn't something good to watch on tv. 

2. I have lived in Canada since 10 months. 

3. I haven't never been to Korea. 

1. There isn't anything good to watch on tv. 

2. I have lived in Canada for 10 months. 

3. I haven't ever OR I have never been to Korea. 

300

1. ˈɡɒvəmənt [government]

2. əˈtreɪʃəs [atrocious]

3. ˈdifɪkəlti [difficulty]

1. ˈɡʌvəmənt

2. əˈtrəʊʃəs

3. ˈdɪfɪkəlti

300

1. We have two dogs. 

2. Can you drive a car?

3. Do you like football?

1. wi:/wi 'hæv/həv tuː 'dɒgz

2. 'kæn/kən 'ju:/ju 'draɪv ə 'kɑː

3. 'duː 'ju:/ju 'laɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl


300

1. What state has the most water in it?

2. What state is the Statue of Liberty in?

3. What state has the smallest population?

1. Alaska

2. New Jersey

3. Wyoming


300

1. What is the most prominent religion in England?

2. Where was Chicken Tikka Masala invented?

3. How often are elections held?

1. Church of England (Anglican)

2. Scotland

3. Every 5 years

400

1. I told "goodbye" to John but he ignored me. 

2. What did she say her mother?

3. I've sat in this chair every a time and thought it over. 

4. It's an old radio. Although, it works well. 

1. I said goodbye to John but he ignored me. 

2. What did she tell/say to her mother?

3. I've sat in this chair many a time and thought it over. 

4. It's an old radio. However, it works well. 

400

1. rɪˈsjuːm [resume]

2. ˈbɔːθdeɪ [birthday]

3. juːdʒli [hugely]

4. ˌəltəˈkeɪʃən [altercation]

1. rɪˈzjuːm

2. ˈbɜːθdeɪ 

3. hjuːdʒli 

4. ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃən

400

1. How old are you?

2. Where is your pencil?

3. My favorite color is blue. 

4. Where does he live?

1. 'haʊ 'əʊld ə/ɑː ju:/ju

2. 'weə 'ɪz 'jɔː/jə ˈpensɫ

3. maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪət ˈkʌlə ɪz bluː

4. weə dʌz hiː lɪv

400

1. What's the longest US river?

2. What fast food chain has the most restaurants in the US?

3. What animal is on the flag of California?

4. Which state has a border with just one other state?

1. The Mississippi

2. McDonald's

3. the bear

4. Maine

400

1. What British tree is known for its acorns?

2. What river flows through London?

3. What flower is associated with Remembrance Day?

4. Who is the shortest-serving UK prime minister?

1. oak

2. Thames 

3. poppy

4. Liz Truss

500

1. Marie is the person which is taking over my job. 

2. English food is often considered too plane for foreigners. 

3. Not for many months we did find a solution to the problem. 

4. He's doing a research on trade. 

1. Marie is the person who is taking over my job. 

2. English food is often considered too plain for foreigners. 

3. Not for many months did we find a solution to the problem. 

4. He is doing research on trade. 

500

1. æˈbʌndəns [abundance]

2. ˈpɪdɪn [pigeon]

3. θiˈʌkrəsi [theocracy]

4. ˌdʒiːəʊˈɡræfɪkəl [geographical]

5. ˈtjuːθbrʌʃ [toothbrush]

1. əˈbʌndəns

2. ˈpɪɪn

3. θiˈɒkrəsi

4. ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl

5. ˈtθbrʌʃ

500

1. She has green eyes. 

2. I always get up early.

3. He sometimes cooks lunch. 

4. I should eat more fruit. 

5. The baby was still sleeping. 

1. 'ʃiː 'hæz/həz 'griːn ˈaɪz

2. 'aɪ ˈɔːlwəz/weɪz get ʌp ˈɜːlɪ

3. 'hiː ˈsʌmtaɪmz 'kʊks 'lʌnʧ

4. 'aɪ ' ʃʊd/ʃəd 'iːt 'mɔː 'fruːt

5. ðə ˈbeɪbɪ 'wɒz/wəz 'stɪl ˈsliːpɪŋ

500

1. What country did the US buy Alaska from?

2. The 19th amendment guaranteed who the right to vote?

3. Where is Mt. Rushmore located?

4. Which state is the Sunshine State?

5. Where is the lowest elevation point in the US?

1. Russia

2. women

3. South Dakota

4. Florida

5. Death Valley

500

1. The Isle of Wight is famous for what color of squirrels?

2. Where are the White Cliffs of Dover?

3. What dog breed was associated with Queen Elizabeth II?

4. What's the national flower of Scotland?

5. What weather event is more likely on Easter than Christmas?

1. red

2. England

3. the corgi

4. thistle

5. snow