British Slang Trivia: MCQ Quiz!

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1. Would you care for "a cuppa"?

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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... see moreits 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. see less

2. She spotted him at a nearby "zebra crossing."

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3. The British call fries "chips." What do they call chips?  

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4. The family welcomed a "pigeon pair."

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5. He called the movie's plot "codswallop."

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6. She hoped to find an "eiderdown" at Ikea that she liked.

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7. The restaurant was known for its "afters."

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8. 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?

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9. He could hear the "tip lorry" approaching.

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10. 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?

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11. 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?

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12. The Olympic runner was "pipped at the post."

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13. "Bob's your uncle."

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14. "On your bike!"

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15. He hoped there would be a "pillar box" on the next block.

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16. Catching live Olympic events on TV will prove a challenge. How many hours ahead of Arizona time is London during the Games?

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17. 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?

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18. What are the Olympic mascots' names?

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19. The London Olympics' official McDonald's is the largest in the world. How many square feet is it?

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20. 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?

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21. She sought work as an "agony aunt."

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22. It was her goal to one day see the "merry dancers."

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23. Rhyming slang: "Apples and pears."

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24. The whole evening was a "rum do."

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25. What are the mascots named after?

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26. The London Aquatics Centre, which will house the Olympic swimming and diving events, is said to look like what animal?

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27. Rhyming slang: "German beer."

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28. Rhyming slang: "Adam and Eve."

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29. The building was "scheduled."

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30. The tourist arrived in London for the Games only to realize he'd forgotten to pack "pants."

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Would you care for "a cuppa"?
She spotted him at a nearby "zebra crossing."
The British call fries "chips." What do they call chips?...
The family welcomed a "pigeon pair."
He called the movie's plot "codswallop."
She hoped to find an "eiderdown" at Ikea that she liked.
The restaurant was known for its "afters."
There are more than 200 nations competing in the Olympics --...
He could hear the "tip lorry" approaching.
It's a big year for Britain, and not just because of the Olympics....
Visitors from around the world soon will be swarming London's...
The Olympic runner was "pipped at the post."
"Bob's your uncle."
"On your bike!"
He hoped there would be a "pillar box" on the next block.
Catching live Olympic events on TV will prove a challenge. How many...
This will mark the third time London has hosted the Olympics, more...
What are the Olympic mascots' names?
The London Olympics' official McDonald's is the largest in the...
The Olympic torch relay will pass through all 32 London boroughs and...
She sought work as an "agony aunt."
It was her goal to one day see the "merry dancers."
Rhyming slang: "Apples and pears."
The whole evening was a "rum do."
What are the mascots named after?
The London Aquatics Centre, which will house the Olympic swimming and...
Rhyming slang: "German beer."
Rhyming slang: "Adam and Eve."
The building was "scheduled."
The tourist arrived in London for the Games only to realize he'd...
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