Cockney rhyming slang
"Translate" the following sentence into normal English and explain what the slang expression originates from: Get up the apples and go to bed!
Get up the STAIRS (from apples and pears) and go to bed!
What language do the following words come from? - kindergarten, noodle, lager & zeppelin
German
Name at least 5 varieties (names based off the country / territory) of English.
British, American, Indian, Australian, New Zealandian, Canadian, Caribbean,...
Decide which version of following sentence uses American English:
a) He's gotten much better at playing tennis.
b) He's got much better at playing tennis.
a) is American
What is political correctness?
A movement created at the end of the 20th century that wants people to use special terms that won't offend anyone
"Translate" the following sentence into normal English and explain what the slang expression originates from: Use your loaf!
Use your head (from loaf of bread)
What language do the following words come from? - broccoli, parmesan, cappuccino & latte
Italian
Is the accent "Geordie" British or American?
British, from Newcastle
burnt X burned: decide which version is British and which is American.
"burnt" is British, "burned" is American
What is the most commonly used word in English?
the
"Translate" the following sentence into normal English and explain what the slang expression originates from: Open your mincers!
Open your eyes (from mince pies)
Name at least 3 words borrowed from the Greek language.
phobia, academy, siren, odyssey, history, tragedy, data, comedy,...
What is RP?
RP stands for "received pronunciation", an accent of English that is regarded by many as the "standard" accent because of its use by the British elite and media
forward x forwards: which is more likely to be used by an American?
"forward" is more likely to be used by an American
Which letter is used the most in English?
E
When and where was the Cockney rhyming slang created? Describe how the slang expressions are created.
19th century, East London. // The slang expressions combine 2 - 3 words, with the last word of the expression rhyming with the word the expression stands for. Usually, only only the first word of the expression is used in Cockney rhyming slang and the expression itself is unrelated to the intended meaning.
Name at least 4 words borrowed from the French language.
mutton, beef, lamb, cemetery, idea, liberty, enemy, perfume, chamber, pardon,...
What's the difference between accent and dialect?
Accent only affects pronunciation, while dialect may also affect spelling, grammar, vocabulary and syntax.
Demonstrate how British and American English differ in spelling in at least 3 different ways.
-ise/-ize (realise/realize), -tre/-ter (metre/meter), -our/-or (labour/labor), -ell-/-el- (cancelled/canceled),...
What are crutch words? Explain and give an example.
Crutch words are words that are used often despite not adding any value to what's being said - for example: like, actually, honestly, basically,...
Cockney rhyming slang originated in an area around a certain church. What's the church called?
St Mary-le-Bow church
Name at least 5 words borrowed from the Spanish language.
canyon, tornado, vigilante, tortilla, guitar, alligator, burrito, coyote,...
What is argot and jargon?
Argot is a "secret language" used by criminals or other groups to disguise what they're saying. Jargon is terminology related to a specific activity, profession, hobby etc.
Name the American version of the following words: dummy, chips, flat, crisps, motorway, film, lift, petrol, rubber.
pacifier, French fries, apartment, chips, highway, movie, elevator, gas, eraser.
How many words were added into the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022? (allowed deviation: 50)
650