Comparatives and Superlatives
Vocabulary
How much do you know about the UK?
100

Petrol isn't as expensive in Poland ____ in the UK.

Petrol isn't as expensive in Poland as in the UK.

100

People shouldn't ______  _______ food they can still eat.

People shouldn't THROW AWAY food they can still eat.

100

What makes up the United Kingdom?

Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

200

This is the ______ (bad) day of my life! Everything has gone wrong!

This is the worst day of my life! Everything has gone wrong!

200

Before eating something you have to pay attention to the ____ -____-_______

Before eating something you have to pay attention to the SELL-BY-DATE

200

What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?

16

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.

300

I think trains are _____ dangerous than cars. There are fewer accidents.

I think trains are less dangerous than cars. There are fewer accidents.

300

I got really frustrated/frustrating when I couldn't get money from the ATM.

I got really frustrated when I couldn't get money from the ATM.

300

Which of the following nationalities has the largest number of UK residents?

Polish

Irish

Indian

Indian

400

Use the word in brackets to create a phrase with a similar meaning. Use between 3-5 words.

I've never slept in such an uncomfortable bed before.

That's ____________ I've ever slept in. (least)


That's the least comfortable I've ever slept in. (least)

400

That girl reminds me about/to/of my cousin.

That girl reminds me of my cousin.

400

What is the most prominent religion in the UK?

Anglicanism (Church of England)

20% of the population affiliate themselves with the church of England but 50% of the British population do not regard themselves as being part of any religion.

500

Use the word in brackets to create a phrase with a similar meaning. Use between 3-5 words.

My flat is bigger than my boyfriend's. 

My boyfriend's flat __________ mine. (big)

My boyfriend's flat isn't as big as mine. (big)

500

I apologized ____ the teacher ____ being late.

I apologized to the teacher for being late.

500

What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?

The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament in 1605.