Comparatives and Superlatives
Modal Verbs
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
Can you provide a modal that means:
- Not necessary.
- A good idea.
- You're obliged to...
- Not necessary - don't have to.
- A good idea - should/ought to
- You're obliged to - You must/have to
100
Don't forget to put your ______ belt on.
Don't forget to put your seat belt on.
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
If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will can/will be able to go for a walk.
If it doesn't rain tomorrow we will be able to go for a walk.
200
How do you call the time when there are a lot of cars on the road because people are commuting?
RUSH HOUR
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
In New York, you _______ go everywhere by car, you can take the subway.
In New York, you don't have to go everywhere by car, you can take the subway.
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
Correct the phrase:
My father is a nurse and he often should work nights.
My father is a nurse and he often has to work nights.
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
We mustn't cook last night because we went out for dinner.
We didn't have to cook last night because we went out for dinner.
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.