Do You Speak English?

So... You think you speak English? Think again. Take our English quiz and find out how fluent you really are.

  1. Your new friend's mum looks at you and says "Handsome jumper." You:
    • Radio a.) wonder how she knew about your skydiving lessons.
    • Radio b.) reply "Thank you, it's a gift from my mother!"
    • Radio c.) answer "Thank you, I've always wanted to try pole vaulting."
    • Radio d.) None of the above.
  2. Which setting below calls for the use of plimsolls?
    • Radio a.) Opening Day in Parliament.
    • Radio b.) A white tie dinner at Claridge's.
    • Radio c.) A boating holiday at Brighton.
    • Radio d.) None of the above.
  3. "Shall I put your case in the boot?" means:
    • Radio a.) "Shall I file this lawsuit with the court?"
    • Radio b.) "Shall I put your briefcase in your shoe?"
    • Radio c.) "Shall I put your suitcase in the trunk?"
    • Radio d.) None of the above.
  4. Your Housemaster asks you to check the sports fixtures for the weekend. You:
    • Radio a.) find a school calendar.
    • Radio b.) inspect the locker room.
    • Radio c.) go straight to the equipment cupboard in the gymnasium.
    • Radio d.) None of the above.
  5. Your new housemate comes running in and asks, "Have you got a plaster?" You:
    • Radio a.) wonder why he's so eager to get into construction.
    • Radio b.) send him to the ironmonger.
    • Radio c.) go to the medicine box.
    • Radio d.) None of the above.
  6. In British Schools, a dormitory is:
    • Radio a.) a bedroom for several students.
    • Radio b.) a building where students sleep and study.
    • Radio c.) a railroad car where the crew sleeps.
    • Radio d.) All of the above.



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