Present Tenses
Vocabulary
General Knowledge
Fun Trivia Questions
Gerund vs Infinitive
100

what tense we use when smth annoys us? 

present continuous

100

What do we call studying after school, like university or college?

higher education

100

What city is known as "The Eternal City"?

Rome

100

What is the opposite of "up"?

Down

100
  • I always try to ___ my best during exams.
    a) do  b) make

  • She forgot to ___ her homework last night.
    a) make  b) do

  • Let’s ___ a plan for our weekend project.
    a) make  b) do

  • Can you ___ me a favour and help me carry this?
    a) do  b) make

  • He ___ a big mistake on the test.
    a) made  b) did

to do my best, to do her homework, let's make a plan, do me a favour, he made a big mistake

200

Correct the mistakes 

He never has handed in an assignment on time.

 He hasn’t attend very many lectures, and he has failed already two exams

He has never handed in an assignment on time.

 He hasn’t attended very many lectures, and he has already failed  two exams

200

What’s the name of a place where university students live?

Student accommodation

200

How many elements are in the periodic table?

118

200

What is the name of the town where The Flintstones live?

Bedrock.

200
  • What can students do to get better grades?

  • What’s one promise you’ve made and kept?

studen't own answers

300

Choose the correct verb 

1. Have you switched/been switched the TV off?

2. My feet are tired. I have stood/been standing here for hours. 

3. Ok! I have finished/been finishing my exam.

1. Have you switched the TV off?

2. My feet are tired. I have been standing here for hours. 

3. Ok! I have finished my exam.

300

You have to pay back money you borrowed for your studies — what is that? 


What do you call extra clubs or activities outside your normal classes? 


The person who gives university lectures is called a...?

student loan, extracurricular activities, lecturer

300

In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located?

Ukraine

300

What gets wetter as it dries?

towel

300

Find and correct mistakes.

I usually prefer do my homework in the library.

I'd rather going to school near where I live.

We prefer doing homework on Saturday to doing it on Sunday.

I usually prefer doING my homework in the library.

I'd rather go to school near where I live.

We prefer doing homework on Saturday to doing it on Sunday.

400

Complete the sentences with an appropriate verb.

1. This year my best friend and I ____ studying abroad.

2. My parents ___ constantly telling me to get my hair cut. It's so annoying. 

3. My little brother is ____ shouting. It drives me mad. 

4. Why are you always ____ me for help with your homework?

1. This year my best friend and I have been studying abroad.

2. My parents are constantly telling me to get my hair cut. It's so annoying. 

3. My little brother is always shouting. It drives me mad. 

4. Why are you always asking me for help with your homework?

400

The university _______ is huge — it has parks, libraries and cafés.


What _______ are you taking this term — Biology or Geography?  


All first-year students join _______ to learn about university life.


I’m an _______ student, so I haven’t got my degree yet.  

 campus, subjects, induction week, undergraduate

400

Who discovered that the Earth revolves around the sun?

Nicolaus Copernicus

400

What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; rivers, but no water?

a map

400

Re-write the 2nd sentence s that it has the same meaning as the first one. 


I think it's important to have a valid passport.  I think _________ is important. (have)

Please, think about joining our club. 

Please, _______ our club. (consider)

I think it's important to have a valid passport.  I think HAVING A VALID PASSPORT is important. (have)

Please, think about joining our club. 

Please, CONSIDER JOINING our club. (consider)

500

Make up 1 sentence in Present Perfect and 1 sentence in Present Perfect Continuous

student's own answer

500
  • What’s your favourite subject and why?

  • How do you usually prepare for an exam?

  • What’s a typical timetable for you like?

  • What extra-curricular activities do you do?

  • Would you like to study abroad in the future?

student's own answers

500

What year was the first iPhone released?

2007

500

What has words, but never speaks?

A book.

500

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE REASONS TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWERS

  • Would you rather go swimming or learn to surf?

  • Would you rather stay at home watching movies or go out to meet friends?

  • Would you rather work to earn money or continue studying?

STUDENT'S OWN ANSWERS