Super Minds 6 : Unit 5 Book Questions! Trivia Quiz
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Questions and Answers
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Whenever the words “Big Ben” are spoken, people all over the world think of the large clock in London near the Palace of Westminster where the English Parliament meets. In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.The original palace of Westminster was destroyed by a fire in 1834 and the architect Charles Barry was asked to design a new one. However, he then asked Augustus Pugin for the design of the interior and the Clock Tower. The tower was completed in 1858.It is the largest four faced chiming clock in the world and, at a height of 96 metres, it is the third tallest free-standing clock tower.It is part of the heart of the English nation and the sound of the bells is featured each day on the BBC, both on the radio and television.Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, the interior of the tower is not open to overseas visitors, although United Kingdom residents can arrange tours through their Member of Parliament. However, the tower has no lift, so the visitors must climb the 334 limestone stairs to the top.
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Have you visited Jamaica ...?
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Yet
- B.
Already
- C.
Last year
Correct Answer
A. YetExplanation
"Yet" is the correct answer because it is used to ask if someone has done something up until the present moment. In this question, the speaker is asking if the person has visited Jamaica up until now. The other options, "already" and "last year," do not fit the context of the question as they refer to actions that have already taken place in the past.Rate this question:
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I ... to London last year.
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Visited
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Have been
- C.
Went
Correct Answer
C. Went -
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I have never ... to Moscow.
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Went
- B.
Gone
- C.
Been
Correct Answer
C. BeenExplanation
The correct answer is "been". This is because the sentence is in present perfect tense, and the verb "to be" is used to form the present perfect tense. In this case, "been" is the past participle form of "to be".Rate this question:
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I have never seen a crocodile but my sister ... one in Thailand last year.
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Saw
- B.
Seen
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Has seen
Correct Answer
A. SawExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of seeing the crocodile occurred in the past. "Saw" is the correct past tense form of the verb "see" to use in this context.Rate this question:
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I have never ... a postcard.
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Spent
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Sent
- C.
Spending
Correct Answer
B. SentExplanation
The correct answer is "sent". The verb "sent" is the past tense of the verb "send". In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to their past experience of never having sent a postcard. Therefore, "sent" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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The English Parliament meets in London.
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True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the English Parliament does indeed meet in London. London is the capital city of England and is where the Parliament is located. The English Parliament consists of two houses, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and they convene in the Palace of Westminster in London. Therefore, it is accurate to say that the English Parliament meets in London.Rate this question:
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The first palace of Westminster burnt down in the eighteenth century.
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True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the first palace of Westminster did not burn down in the eighteenth century. The original palace was built in the eleventh century and was used as the primary residence of the Kings of England until it was largely destroyed by a fire in 1834. The current Palace of Westminster, which houses the British Parliament, was built after the fire in the nineteenth century.Rate this question:
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It's the highest clock tower in the world.
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True
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False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement claims that it is the highest clock tower in the world. However, the explanation states that the answer is false, indicating that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, the clock tower in question is not the highest in the world.Rate this question:
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- 10.
People from other countries are not allowed to go inside the clock.
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True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that people from other countries are not permitted to enter the clock. This implies that there are restrictions or regulations in place that prevent individuals from other countries from accessing the clock. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Charles Barry refused to design a new palace.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't sayExplanation
The statement does not provide any information about whether Charles Barry refused to design a new palace or not. Therefore, it cannot be determined from the given statement whether the answer is true or false. The statement simply does not say anything about Charles Barry's decision regarding designing a new palace.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A shop where medicines and toiletries are sold.c_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
chemist's, emist'sExplanation
The correct answer is "chemist's, emist's". A shop where medicines and toiletries are sold is commonly referred to as a "chemist's" or a "pharmacy". The term "emist's" is a misspelling and does not have any meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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This shop normally sells watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other precious items.j _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
jeweller's, eweller'sExplanation
The correct answer is "jeweller's". This is because the given statement mentions that the shop sells watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other precious items, which are all commonly associated with a jeweller's shop. The answer "eweller's" is incorrect as it does not make sense and is not a valid word.Rate this question:
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Someone whose job is making and repairing wooden things.c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
carpenter, arpenterExplanation
The correct answer is "carpenter". A carpenter is someone whose job involves making and repairing wooden things. The word "arpenter" is not a standalone word and does not have any meaning on its own. Therefore, the correct answer is "carpenter".Rate this question:
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A person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes - suits, coats, and other outergarments. t _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
tailor, ailorExplanation
The correct answer is "tailor". A tailor is a person who is skilled in the making, mending, and altering of clothes, particularly suits, coats, and other outergarments. They work with fabrics, patterns, and measurements to create custom-fitted clothing for individuals. The answer "ailor" is incorrect as it is missing the first letter "t" which is necessary to form the word "tailor".Rate this question:
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One of the places where people go to get their hair cut. b _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
barber's, arber'sExplanation
The correct answer is "barber's". A barber's is a place where people go to get their hair cut. It is a common term used to describe a hair salon or barbershop. The alternative answer "arber's" is not a commonly used term and does not accurately describe a place where people get their hair cut.Rate this question:
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