General English
What part of speech is 'on'?
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
William Golding
How many English exams are there?
3
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the first book of the bible?
Genesis
What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor directly compares them without those words.
Who is a choir leader at the beginning of the story?
Jack
How long is the reading & writing exam?
2 hours
How many islands are there in Indonesia?
17,508
What is the smallest country in the world?
Change the following sentence to passive voice:
"They don't sell tickets at the counter."
Tickets are not sold at the counter.
Which boy has a conversation with 'the Lord of the Flies''?
Simon
What is the recommended word count for the writing questions?
120-160
Which letter is the most commonly used in the English language?
E
When is the next leap year?
2028
What literary device involves giving human traits to non-human things?
Personification
Which city in England do the boys come from?
London
What is the lowest achievable grade in IGCSE?
G
What month did the COVID-19 pandemic originally begin?
March
What element is represented by the chemical symbol 'Au'?
Gold
What is the difference between “fewer” and “less”?
“Fewer” is used for countable nouns, and “less” is used for uncountable nouns.
What is Jack's full name?
Jack Merridew
What does IGCSE stand for?
International General Certificate in Secondary Education
What is the only country without a rectangular flag?
Nepal
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay