9th - 12th - English Day Quiz

If you learn English you can enjoy:

• Music

• Literature

• Movies

• All the options are true

How many letters does the English alphabet have?

• 24

• 25

• 29

• 26

Which of these words sounds differently?

• how

• now

• know

• cow

"Go bananas" means _________

• go and buy some bananas

• eat this banana

• become crazy

• become angry

Answer explanation

The phrase 'go bananas' is an idiomatic expression meaning to become crazy or overly excited. It does not refer to buying or eating bananas, making 'become crazy' the correct interpretation.

What does it mean if someone “ghosts” you?

• They scare you for fun

• They make a lot of noise

• They disappear without any explanation

• They become your best friend

Answer explanation

To "ghost" someone means to suddenly cut off all communication without any explanation, leaving the other person confused and without closure. This aligns with the correct answer choice.

If someone “ships” two people, what are they doing?

• Wanting them to date or be together

• Sending them away on a boat

• Moving their stuff to a new house

• Buying them gifts

Answer explanation

When someone "ships" two people, they are expressing a desire for them to date or be together, often in a romantic context. This is a common term used in fandoms and social media.

If someone says, “That’s so cringe,” what are they trying to say?

• It’s funny

• It’s embarrassing

• It’s exciting

• It’s cute

Answer explanation

When someone says, "That’s so cringe," they are expressing that something is embarrassing or awkward. Therefore, the correct interpretation is "It’s embarrassing."

If someone tells you to “slay,” what are they encouraging you to do?

• Fail at something

• Look and perform your best

• Be very quiet

• Make a mess

Answer explanation

When someone tells you to 'slay,' they are encouraging you to look and perform your best, often in a confident and impressive manner. This phrase is commonly used in a positive context to uplift and motivate.

In the popular song “Let It Go” from Frozen, what does “let it go” mean?

• Keep everything inside

• Move on from a problem

• Share a secret

• Hold onto your emotionsLet it

In the Harry Potter books, the word “muggle” is used to describe what kind of person?

• A wizard in training

• Someone who can’t do magic

• A magical creature

• A friend of a wizard