Short And Simple English Tests - Superstitions
This quiz tests superstition-related vocabulary and conditional sentences.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is this called?
- 2.
This is a __________
- A.
Shamrock
- B.
Four-leaf clover
- C.
Clover
Correct Answer
B. Four-leaf cloverExplanation
A four-leaf clover is a type of clover that is believed to be lucky. It is different from a regular clover because it has four leaves instead of the usual three. A shamrock is a type of clover with three leaves, so it is not the same as a four-leaf clover. Therefore, the correct answer is four-leaf clover.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is she?
Correct Answer
fortune teller
fortune-tellerExplanation
The correct answer for "Who is she?" is "fortune teller" or "fortune-teller". This suggests that the person being referred to is someone who predicts or foretells the future. The term "fortune teller" or "fortune-teller" is commonly used to describe individuals who claim to have the ability to foresee events and provide insights into a person's future.Rate this question:
- 4.
What is this?
- A.
Leather
- B.
Ladder
Correct Answer
B. LadderExplanation
The given options are "leather" and "ladder". The word "ladder" is the correct answer as it is the only option that matches the question prompt. The question asks for the identification of an object, and out of the two options, "ladder" is the only one that fits this description.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If you _______ under a ladder, you ________ get married that year.
- A.
Walked ; had not
- B.
Walked ; would not
- C.
Had walked ; will not
- D.
Would walk ; was not
Correct Answer
B. Walked ; would notExplanation
Walking under a ladder is considered to be bad luck, and according to superstition, if you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck or negative consequences. In this case, the superstition is being used as a metaphor for not getting married that year. Therefore, if you walked under a ladder, it is believed that you would not get married that year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Complete the sentence. Only write the words needed, separated by a comma. If I __________ you I __________ not whistle at the sea because it will create a storm.
Correct Answer
were, wouldExplanation
The correct answer is "were, would." This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical or unreal situation. "Were" is used instead of "was" to show an unreal condition, and "would" is used to express the hypothetical outcome or result of not whistling at the sea.Rate this question:
- 7.
What is this?
Correct Answer
crystal ballExplanation
A crystal ball is a spherical object made of crystal or glass that is believed to have mystical or supernatural powers. It is often used in fortune-telling or divination practices, where the person gazing into the ball is able to see images or gain insights into the future or other realms. The answer "crystal ball" accurately describes the object being referred to in the question.Rate this question:
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If a bat ______ around your house three times on Halloween, death _____ very soon to come.
- A.
Flies ; is
- B.
Had flown ; will
- C.
Flies ; will
Correct Answer
A. Flies ; isExplanation
If a bat flies around your house three times on Halloween, it is believed that death is very soon to come. This is likely based on superstitions and folklore surrounding bats and their association with death and the supernatural. The belief is that the bat's presence and actions are a sign or omen of impending death.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Rewrite the following sentence! Be sure to not leave out words when giving the answer. She would have thought twice before breaking mirror if she had known that she couldn't get married for 7 years. Had she_______________________________________________________________________________
Correct Answer
known that she couldn't get married for 7 years, she would have thought twice before breaking the mirror.
Had she known that she couldn't get married for 7 years, she would have thought twice before breaking the mirror.
Had she known that she couldn't get married for 7 years, she would have thought twice before breaking the mirror
known that she couldn't get married for 7 years, she would have thought twice before breaking the mirrorExplanation
The correct answer is: Had she known that she couldn't get married for 7 years, she would have thought twice before breaking the mirror. This answer correctly rewrites the original sentence by starting with "Had she known" and maintaining the same structure and meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 10.
What is this creature?
- A.
Ghoul
- B.
Ghost
- C.
Gourd
- D.
Goblin
Correct Answer
D. GoblinExplanation
GHOUL - an evil spirit in stories that takes bodies from graves (=place in the ground where dead people are buried) and eats them
GHOST - the spirit of a dead person that some people think they can feel or see in a place
GOURD - a type of pumpkin
GOBLIN - a small ugly creature in children's stories that likes to trick peopleRate this question:
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