How Good Is Your English? Trivia Quiz
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The English language is widely used by most folks worldwide, also known as the universal language. Test how good is your English with this trivia quiz. In some countries, English is used as a formal mode of communication. Do you have good grammatical, pronunciation, and reading skills? Take this quiz and find out how good your English is. You can know so by taking the following quiz and checking your score! The quiz is not just about English grammar, but it also has English life and culture questions. Enjoy yourself!
- 1.
Which are the correct colors of the U.K. flag?
- A.
Red, blue, black, and white
- B.
White, blue, and red
- C.
Red, yellow, and green
- D.
Blue, red, and grey
- E.
Red, pink, and brown
Correct Answer
B. White, blue, and redExplanation
The correct colors of the U.K. flag are white, blue, and red. This is the flag commonly known as the Union Jack, which consists of a blue field with a red cross of St. George (patron saint of England) and a white diagonal cross of St. Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). The flag represents the union of England, Scotland, and Wales.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which one of these sentences is a formal greeting?
- A.
Hi! Is everything OK?
- B.
Hello, there!
- C.
How do you do? Pleased to meet you!
- D.
Hey, Joe! Cool?
- E.
How are you?
Correct Answer
C. How do you do? Pleased to meet you!Explanation
The sentence "How do you do? Pleased to meet you!" is a formal greeting because it uses the phrase "How do you do?" which is a traditional formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. Additionally, the phrase "Pleased to meet you!" is also a formal and polite way of expressing pleasure in meeting someone.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Solve this using English words: 22+33=? Choose the correct answer!
- A.
Twenty plus thirty equals fifty
- B.
Twenty-two plus thirteen equals fifty-five
- C.
Thirteen plus thirty-three equals forty-six
- D.
Twenty-two plus thirty-three equals fifty-five
- E.
Twenty-two minus thirty-three equals fifty-five
Correct Answer
D. Twenty-two plus thirty-three equals fifty-fiveExplanation
The correct answer is "twenty-two plus thirty-three equals fifty-five" because it accurately represents the mathematical equation given in the question. The sum of 22 and 33 is indeed 55.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Mary and John are Mark and Kate's parents. Kate is...
- A.
Kate is Mary's sister.
- B.
Kate is Mary's mother.
- C.
Kate is John and Mary's daughter.
- D.
Kate is John's wife.
- E.
Kate is John's cousin.
Correct Answer
C. Kate is John and Mary's daughter.Explanation
The given information states that Mary and John are Mark and Kate's parents. Therefore, Kate is their daughter.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these is a grammatically incorrect sentence?
- A.
Let us go to the party not.
- B.
Let us not go to the party.
- C.
We should not go to the party.
- D.
You shouldn't be there.
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Let us go to the party not.Explanation
The sentence "Let us go to the party not" is grammatically incorrect because it does not follow the standard structure of a negative sentence. In English, the word "not" is typically placed after the auxiliary verb or the main verb, but in this sentence, it is placed after the preposition "to." A correct version of the sentence would be "Let us not go to the party."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these is a grammatically incorrect sentence?
- A.
You should have told him.
- B.
That was my final offer.
- C.
You need to keep quiet.
- D.
I will have been to go there.
- E.
You can never touch that glass.
Correct Answer
D. I will have been to go there.Explanation
The sentence "I will have been to go there" is grammatically incorrect because it includes two verbs in the infinitive form ("to go" and "to have been") without any conjunction or appropriate structure. The correct form would be "I will have gone there" or "I will have been there."Rate this question:
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- 7.
You will _______ go there to save him.
- A.
Has to
- B.
Has been to
- C.
Has been
- D.
Having to
- E.
Have to
Correct Answer
E. Have toExplanation
The correct answer is "Have to." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a future action of going to save him. "Have to" is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present tense for the subject "you."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these is not an auxiliary verb?
- A.
Could
- B.
Feel
- C.
Should
- D.
Might
- E.
Need
Correct Answer
B. FeelExplanation
The word "feel" is not an auxiliary verb because it does not function to help form verb tenses or to express aspects such as ability, possibility, or necessity. Instead, "feel" is a main verb that describes a physical or emotional sensation. Auxiliary verbs, on the other hand, work together with main verbs to create different verb forms and express various meanings.Rate this question:
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- 9.
English is the
- A.
World's most spoken language
- B.
World's least spoken language
- C.
World's oldest language
- D.
World's second oldest language
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. World's most spoken languageExplanation
English is considered the world's most spoken language because it is spoken by the largest number of people globally as either a first or second language. It is the official language in many countries and is widely used in international communication, business, and education. Additionally, English has a significant influence in various fields such as science, technology, and entertainment, further contributing to its status as the most spoken language in the world.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these is an auxiliary verb?
- A.
Go
- B.
Eat
- C.
Sleep
- D.
Wake
- E.
Can
Correct Answer
E. CanExplanation
An auxiliary verb is a verb that is used with the main verb to form different tenses, moods, voices, etc. In this case, "can" is the only option that functions as an auxiliary verb. It is used to express ability, permission, and possibility. The other options - go, eat, sleep, and wake - are all main verbs and do not function as auxiliary verbs.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Pick the missing month. April, May, June, July, _____________ September, October, November.
- A.
December
- B.
January
- C.
March
- D.
February
- E.
August
Correct Answer
E. AugustExplanation
The missing month in the sequence is August. The given sequence follows the order of the months in a calendar year, starting from April and ending with November. Therefore, the missing month after July would be August, followed by September, October, and November.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Pick the correct classroom object.
- A.
Bed
- B.
Pans
- C.
Knife
- D.
Desk
- E.
Basin
Correct Answer
D. DeskExplanation
The correct classroom object is a desk. A desk is a piece of furniture commonly found in classrooms where students can sit and work. It provides a flat surface for writing, reading, and other activities. A bed, pans, knife, and basin are not typically found in a classroom setting.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Pick the correct word for fruit.
- A.
Chips
- B.
Cherry
- C.
Roast chicken
- D.
Mashed potato
- E.
Water
Correct Answer
B. CherryExplanation
The word "Cherry" is the correct answer for fruit because cherry is a type of fruit. It is a small, round, and usually red or black fruit that grows on a cherry tree. It is commonly used in desserts, jams, and beverages.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Complete the sentence. Choose the correct answer (Present Simple or Present Continuous)Lucy ______________ her homework, at the momement.
- A.
Do
- B.
Is
- C.
Doing
- D.
Is doing
- E.
Did
Correct Answer
D. Is doingExplanation
The correct answer is "is doing." In this sentence, we are talking about an action that is happening right now, at the moment. The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at the time of speaking. Therefore, "is doing" is the appropriate choice to indicate that Lucy is currently engaged in the activity of doing her homework.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The United Kingdom is a monarchy! Who served as the queen until 2022?
- A.
Sophie
- B.
Barbara
- C.
Alexia
- D.
Elizabeth
- E.
Martha
Correct Answer
D. ElizabethExplanation
The queen who remained in power until 2022 was Queen Elizabeth II. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and became the longest-reigning British monarch in history, surpassing the previous record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Queen Elizabeth II played a significant role in modern British history during her long and dedicated reign.Rate this question:
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