British Slang Trivia: MCQ Quiz!
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Have you ever heard of British slang? British slang is English language slang that is commonly used in modern language. Sometimes it relates to a particular class or group. The slang language is continually evolving, which makes it challenging to keep pace with, and not only does British slang have its own set of words, but they also have different spellings. This quiz will be the center of your attention when you discover all the different British slang.
- 1.
The family welcomed a "pigeon pair."
- A.
Elderly birdwatchers, who often stay with families in the country.
- B.
Boy and girl twins.
- C.
A break in the routine.
- D.
Foreign-exchange students.
Correct Answer
B. Boy and girl twins. -
- 2.
She sought work as an "agony aunt."
- A.
Advice columnist.
- B.
Temporary secretary.
- C.
Midwife.
- D.
Helpline operator.
Correct Answer
A. Advice columnist. -
- 3.
He called the movie's plot "codswallop."
- A.
Confusing.
- B.
Overly long.
- C.
Nonsense.
- D.
Derivative.
Correct Answer
C. Nonsense. -
- 4.
The tourist arrived in London for the Games only to realize he'd forgotten to pack "pants."
- A.
Trousers made of wool.
- B.
Tennis shoes.
- C.
Floss.
- D.
Underwear.
Correct Answer
C. Floss. -
- 5.
Rhyming slang: "Adam and Eve."
- A.
Sleeve.
- B.
Believe.
- C.
Weave (as in wig).
- D.
Deceive.
Correct Answer
B. Believe. -
- 6.
Would you care for "a cuppa"?
- A.
A couple of cookies.
- B.
A second helping.
- C.
A look at the wine list.
- D.
A cup of tea.
Correct Answer
D. A cup of tea. -
- 7.
"On your bike!"
- A.
Not on your life!
- B.
Go away!
- C.
You're kidding me!
- D.
Absolutely!
Correct Answer
B. Go away! -
- 8.
She spotted him at a nearby "zebra crossing."
- A.
Zoo.
- B.
Popular nightclub.
- C.
Crosswalk.
- D.
Starbucks.
Correct Answer
C. Crosswalk. -
- 9.
The Olympic runner was "pipped at the post."
- A.
Hung over the day after his victory.
- B.
Excited to be at the Games.
- C.
Disqualified right before the race.
- D.
Just beaten in the race.
Correct Answer
D. Just beaten in the race. -
- 10.
Rhyming slang: "German beer."
- A.
Fear.
- B.
Engineer.
- C.
All clear.
- D.
Near.
Correct Answer
B. Engineer. -
- 11.
The restaurant was known for its "afters."
- A.
Desserts.
- B.
Late-night crowds.
- C.
Customer service.
- D.
Coffee.
Correct Answer
A. Desserts. -
- 12.
"Bob's your uncle."
- A.
How embarrassing
- B.
There you have it.
- C.
The game is afoot.
- D.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Correct Answer
B. There you have it. -
- 13.
She hoped to find an "eiderdown" at Ikea that she liked.
- A.
Armoire.
- B.
Living-room set.
- C.
Floor lamp.
- D.
Comforter.
Correct Answer
D. Comforter. -
- 14.
The whole evening was a "rum do."
- A.
Wild party.
- B.
Confusing incident.
- C.
Well-planned outing.
- D.
Expensive.
Correct Answer
B. Confusing incident. -
- 15.
The building was "scheduled."
- A.
Zoned for commercial usage.
- B.
Scheduled for demolition.
- C.
Designated as historic.
- D.
Government built and operated.
Correct Answer
C. Designated as historic. -
- 16.
Rhyming slang: "Apples and pears."
- A.
Who cares?
- B.
Bus fares.
- C.
Wares.
- D.
Stairs.
Correct Answer
D. Stairs. -
- 17.
He hoped there would be a "pillar box" on the next block.
- A.
Pub known for its hearty fare.
- B.
Mailbox.
- C.
Public restroom.
- D.
Entrance to the subway.
Correct Answer
B. Mailbox. -
- 18.
It was her goal to one day see the "merry dancers."
- A.
A show on Broadway.
- B.
Pamplona's annual running of the bulls.
- C.
Northern lights.
- D.
The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
Correct Answer
C. Northern lights. -
- 19.
He could hear the "tip lorry" approaching.
- A.
Express bus.
- B.
Thunderstorm.
- C.
Helicopter.
- D.
Dump truck.
Correct Answer
D. Dump truck. -
- 20.
The British call fries "chips." What do they call chips?
- A.
Biscuits.
- B.
Jolly canoes.
- C.
Crisps.
- D.
Fry snacks.
Correct Answer
C. Crisps. -
- 21.
It's a big year for Britain, and not just because of the Olympics. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year. How many years has she been on the throne?
- A.
50.
- B.
55.
- C.
60.
- D.
75.
Correct Answer
C. 60. -
- 22.
What are the Olympic mascots' names?
- A.
Sherlock and Shropshire.
- B.
Wenlock and Mandeville.
- C.
Liddell and Abrahams.
- D.
Neville and Malory.
Correct Answer
B. Wenlock and Mandeville. -
- 23.
What are the mascots named after?
- A.
The main characters in "Chariots of Fire."
- B.
An inventor and a legendary coach.
- C.
A village and a hospital.
- D.
Politicians who helped London get named as an Olympic location.
Correct Answer
C. A village and a hospital. -
- 24.
Visitors from around the world soon will be swarming London's streets, and it doesn't take many clues to deduce that some will be fans of Sherlock Holmes. To what address will they flock to take a photo of the fictional detective's lodgings?
- A.
84 Charing Cross Road.
- B.
10 Downing Street.
- C.
127A Russell Street.
- D.
221B Baker Street.
Correct Answer
D. 221B Baker Street. -
- 25.
The London Aquatics Centre, which will house the Olympic swimming and diving events, is said to look like what animal?
- A.
A stingray.
- B.
An oyster.
- C.
A beluga whale.
- D.
A hammerhead shark.
Correct Answer
A. A stingray. -
- 26.
The London Olympics' official McDonald's is the largest in the world. How many square feet is it?
- A.
25,000.
- B.
28,000.
- C.
32,000.
- D.
41,000.
Correct Answer
C. 32,000. -
- 27.
There are more than 200 nations competing in the Olympics -- that's a lot of languages (and more than a few translators). The Rosetta Stone, whose discovery in the 19th century enabled modern scholars to understand Egyptian hieroglyphics, is on display where?
- A.
The Houses of Parliament.
- B.
The British Museum.
- C.
The British Library.
- D.
The Tower of London.
Correct Answer
B. The British Museum. -
- 28.
This will mark the third time London has hosted the Olympics, more than any other city. What were the previous years it saw the Games?
- A.
1924 and 1972.
- B.
1932 and 1960.
- C.
1904 and 1964.
- D.
1908 and 1948
Correct Answer
D. 1908 and 1948 -
- 29.
The Olympic torch relay will pass through all 32 London boroughs and the square-mile City of London financial district, not to mention traversing part of the Chunnel underneath the English Channel. Approximately how long is that tunnel?
- A.
31 miles.
- B.
52 miles.
- C.
20 miles.
- D.
65 miles.
Correct Answer
A. 31 miles. -
- 30.
Catching live Olympic events on TV will prove a challenge. How many hours ahead of Arizona time is London during the Games?
- A.
7.
- B.
8.
- C.
9.
- D.
10.
Correct Answer
B. 8. -
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