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Learn about some English speaking countries by answering the quizzes. Have fun!
 
 

England

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  1. ___ largest city in England is London.
    a. A
    b. The

  2. The river ___ runs through London is the Thames.
    a. which
    b. what

  3. The Victoria and Albert, The Great British, and The Science are all famous museums ___ London.
    a. on
    b. in

  4. Nearly 400 years ___ a fire destroyed most of the city.
    a. ago
    b. since

  5. Heathrow and Gatwick are the two airports ___ London.
    a. for
    b. of

  6. Most London taxis ___ black.
    a. is
    b. are

  7. London taxi drivers have to learn ___ street in the city to pass the exam to become a "cabbie".
    a. all
    b. every

  8. The public transport to big towns and cities ___ fairly good.
    a. is
    b. are

  9. The coach is usually cheaper ___ the train, but of course takes longer.
    a. then
    b. than

  10. The famous red London buses are called "double deckers" because ___ have two floors.
    a. they
    b. it

Tips for Travellers to the UK

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  1. Don't ___ large amounts of cash with you.
    a. carry
    b. carries
    c. carried

  2. Traveller cheques in dollars, francs, pounds and yen ___ safer.
    a. is
    b. are
    c. were

  3. British banks and post offices ___ open on Sundays and national holidays.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't

  4. National holidays ___ actually called bank holidays.
    a. am
    b. is
    c. are

  5. Most banks also ___ at 3:00 and aren't open Saturday afternoons either.
    a. close
    b. closes
    c. closed

  6. Shops are usually ___ from 9:00 to 5:30.
    a. open
    b. opens
    c. opened

  7. But in big towns, once a week there is "late night opening" when the closing time ___.
    a. change
    b. changes
    c. changed

  8. Credit cards ___ accepted at most major shops.
    a. is
    b. are

  9. A pickpocket is someone who ___ purses, handbags and wallets. This is probably the biggest danger you face.
    a. steal
    b. steals
    c. stole

  10. Therefore, it is a good idea to ___ your traveller cheque numbers, passport number and your credit card numbers in a safe place.
    a. keep
    b. keeps
    c. kept

  11. Other dangers ___ spending too much, eating too much and of course in Scotland, drinking too much whiskey.
    a. are
    b. is

  12. The emergency telephone number for the police, ambulance and fire is the same. You ___ "999".
    a. dialed
    b. dials
    c. dial

  13. If you dial "999", you ___ to tell the operator the address, telephone number and what service you want.
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had

  14. Hotels are available in every town, but there are also "bed and breakfast" available. These ___ cheaper and usually much more personal.
    a. is
    b. are

  15. The tourist information centres are very helpful and ___ free maps.
    a. give
    b. gives
    c. gave

United Kingdom

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  1. The United Kingdon is often shortened ___ the U.K.
    a. from
    b. to

  2. The U.K. is also known ___ Great Britain.
    a. of
    b. as

  3. The U.K. is made ___ of four different countries.
    a. over
    b. up
    c. around

  4. ___ are Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
    a. It
    b. These

  5. Someone ___ Scotland isn't English.
    a. from
    b. of

  6. They are ___ Scottish or British.
    a. either
    b. neither

  7. ___ people from England are English.
    a. Only
    b. Every

  8. There are many differences ___ the four countries.
    a. between
    b. of

  9. However, they are all ruled by one King or Queen and one Parliament ___ is based in London.
    a. who
    b. which

  10. The flag of the U.K. is known as ___ Union Jack.
    a. the
    b. an

  11. The flag is red, white and blue and made up of ___ flags of Scotland, England and Wales.
    a. a
    b. the
    c. it

  12. The U.K. has the 15th largest population ___ the world.
    a. of
    b. in

United Kingdom Trivia

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  1. The Beatles and the Rolling Stones are ___ from the U.K.
    a. both
    b. all

  2. London is ___ capital city.
    a. a
    b. the

  3. Most London buses ___ postboxes are painted red.
    a. and
    b. or

  4. The London underground is ___ commonly called "The Tube".
    a. more
    b. less

  5. The unit ___ currency is called the pound.
    a. for
    b. of

  6. ___ are 100 pence in a pound.
    a. There
    b. They

  7. The cost of ___ a phone call starts from 10 pence.
    a. calling
    b. making

  8. Everybody speaks English, but Welsh and Gaelic are also ___ in parts of the U.K.
    a. speak
    b. spoken

  9. Rugby, cricket and football are ___ national sports
    a. all
    b. both

  10. However in summer tennis is popular, especially ___ the time of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
    a. around
    b. over

Complete the dialog.
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 A: Hello! My ___ is Nancy Brown. What ___ your name?
B: Hi. I ___ Karla Lopes.
A: ___ you new here?
B: Yes, this is ___ first trip ___ the States. I arrived two days ___.
A: And why ___ you come to the States?
B: I ___ to the States ___ an exchange student.

I plan ___ improve my English. I'll ___ living ___ the Perrys ___ six months.
A: That's great! I hope ___ enjoy your stay here.

B: Thanks.

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  1. ___ the meantime, you can prepare dinner.
    On
    In
  2. Have you decided ___ a name ___ the baby yet?
    on, for
    about, to
  3. Are you still working ___ your project?
    on
    in
  4. He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.
    about
    of
  5. We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.
    to
    for
  6. She was angry ___ herself for having made such stupid mistakes.
    about
    with
  7. I'm happy that he came ___ the conclusion that I was right.
    with
    to
  8. We do have to fight ___ our freedom of speech.
    for
    with
  9. Excuse me ___ being late.
    about
    for
  10. "I insist ___ my innocence", he said.
    on
    in
  11. They aren't interested ___ biology.
    about
    in
  12. He always mixes passion ___ hate.
    against
    with
  13. It'll all depend ___ his mood.
    about
    on
  14. Don't wait ___ me. I still have many things to do here.
    for
    on
  15. The government should care ___ the homeless children.
    of
    for
    Decide if the question is grammatically correct or incorrect.
    Then check your answer.
    1. Who wrote the book "Of Mice and Men"?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    2. When they get married?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    3. How much it costs?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    4. What size do you wear?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    5. Who he sent a card to?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    6. How long will it take you to get there?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    7. Where he born?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    8. Whose painting the art critic talking about?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    9. Who are offering us help?
      Correct
      Incorrect
    10. What caused the boy's death?
      Correct
      Incorrect
      11. Click the answer button to see the answer.

      adjective comparative superlative
      bad
      clever
      far (distance)
      far (more, additional)
      good
      hot
      little
      many
      much
      narrow
      pretty

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