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Surname

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

What's the story behind surnames?

a)

Surnames come from all sorts of interesting places!

b)

Surnames have a fascinating history across different cultures.

c)

Surnames have been around for ages and have unique origins.

d)

Surnames have a rich tapestry of beginnings from around the world.

2.

What famous last name in history would you choose to be your own last name and why?

a)

Roosevelt

b)

Kennedy

c)

Washington

d)

Lincoln

3.

Translate this question to English language

a)

The surname 'Silva' translates to 'jungle' or 'forest'.

b)

The surname 'Silva' translates to 'wind'.

c)

The surname 'Silva' translates to 'stone'.

d)

The surname 'Silva' translates to 'river'.

4.

How did last names transform throughout history?

a)

Last names transformed over time because of the influence of aliens

b)

Last names transformed over time because of the rise of social media platforms

c)

Last names transformed over time due to various factors like migrations, marriages, adoption of names based on professions or physical traits, among others. The practice of using surnames for precise identification gained popularity in the Middle Ages.

d)

Last names transformed over time due to the involvement of magical creatures

5.

Why do last names evolve over time?

a)

Last names change because of reasons like marriage, adoption, immigration, and more.

b)

Last names change due to climate change

c)

Last names change due to the influence of stars

d)

Last names change due to a government decree

6.

What is the story behind Brazilian surnames?

a)

They come from America only

b)

They originate from Asia only

c)

They are exclusively European in origin

d)

They have varied origins, including Portuguese, Indigenous, African, and more.

7.

Translate this question to English language

a)

Japanese middle names are chosen at random

b)

Japanese middle names are based on zodiac signs

c)

Japanese middle names are determined by an algorithm

d)

Japanese middle names are carefully selected by parents based on desired characteristics, such as virtues or hopes for the child's future.

8.

What is the origin of the surname 'Ferreira'?

a)

The surname 'Ferreira' has Spanish origin.

b)

The surname 'Ferreira' has French origin.

c)

The surname 'Ferreira' has Portuguese origin.

d)

The surname 'Ferreira' has German origin.

9.

Why are surnames so important in Japanese culture?

a)

Surnames are important in Japanese culture due to their connection to samurai history.

b)

Surnames are important in Japanese culture because of their relationship with astrology.

c)

Surnames are important in Japanese culture due to their association with royalty.

d)

Surnames are important in Japanese culture because of their connection to agriculture.

10.

How are surnames chosen in some African cultures?

a)

Surnames are chosen based on the person's astrological sign.

b)

Surnames are chosen randomly.

c)

Surnames are chosen based on the person's physical characteristics.

d)

Surnames are chosen based on important events in the person's life.

11.

What is the origin of surnames?

a)

Surnames all derive from names of animals

b)

Surnames are all linked to religion

c)

Surnames are all recently invented

d)

Surnames have different origins, they can derive from names of places, professions, physical or personal characteristics, or from father's (patronymic) or grandfather's (avonymic) names. Some surnames can also derive from nicknames or battle names.

12.

What do surnames represent?

a)

Surnames represent a person's favorite color.

b)

Surnames represent a person's surname.

c)

Surnames represent the day of the week a person was born.

d)

Surnames represent a person's phone model.

13.

What is the origin of Italian surnames?

a)

Italian surnames have various origins, including deriving from family names, places, occupations, physical or personal characteristics.

b)

Italian surnames are all of foreign origin

c)

Italian surnames all derive from city names

d)

Italian surnames have been recently invented

14.

What are the rules of Nordic surnames?

a)

The Nordic surnames are chosen randomly by the population.

b)

The Nordic surnames are based on eye color.

c)

The Nordic surnames are inherited only through the maternal line.

d)

The Nordic surnames are patronymic, derived from the father's name with the addition of a suffix indicating 'son of'.

15.

Why are surnames important in culture?

a)

Surnames are important in culture because they bring bad luck

b)

Surnames are important in culture because they represent a person's identity, their family history, and their roots. They can also reflect belonging to a specific community or ethnic group.

c)

Surnames are important in culture because they determine work success

d)

Surnames are important in culture because they influence eye color

16.

What is the meaning of a surname?

a)

The surname is a family name that identifies belonging to a specific family.

b)

The surname is a first name

c)

The surname is a city name

d)

The surname is an animal name

17.

How are Nordic surnames structured?

a)

Nordic surnames are structured with the name of the mother followed by 'sen' or 'dottir'.

b)

Nordic surnames are structured with the name of the father followed by 'sen' or 'son'.

c)

Nordic surnames are structured with the name of the city of origin followed by 'sen' or 'son'.

d)

Nordic surnames are structured with the name of the profession followed by 'sen' or 'son'.

18.

What is the connection between surnames and family history?

a)

Surnames have no connection to family history

b)

Surnames are chosen randomly and have no meaning

c)

Surnames are a key element in tracing the roots and genealogy of a family throughout history.

d)

Surnames are just an insignificant detail in family history

19.

What are the most common surnames in Italy?

a)

Blacks

b)

Reds, Russo, Ferrari, Esposito, Whites

c)

Yellows

d)

Greens

20.
Tomek is from Poland. He is...
a)
Polish
b)
Polishis
c)
Polnish
d)
Poluese
21.
Hans is from Germany. He is...
a)
german
b)
Germanian
c)
Deutsch
d)
German
22.
Omega lives in Greece. She is...
a)
Gretian
b)
Greek
c)
Greece
d)
Grick
23.
Audrey is French. She lives in...
a)
France
b)
Frence
c)
france
d)
Frankland
24.
Amsterdam is the capital of Holland. It is a... city
a)
Hellish
b)
Hollandish
c)
Dutch
d)
Nederlandish
25.
Borys is Russian. He comes from...
a)
Soviet Union
b)
Russia
c)
Rossija
d)
Rusland
26.
Ana is from Spain. She is...
a)
Spanese
b)
Spanian
c)
Spanish
d)
Spanican
27.
Rob lives in Turkey. He's...
a)
Turkish
b)
Turkian
c)
Turkese
d)
Turk
28.
Sasha is from Ukraine. He's...
a)
Ukrainese
b)
Ukrainish
c)
Ukrainian
d)
Ukrain
29.
Yoko is from Tokyo. She's...
a)
Japanian
b)
Japanese
c)
Japanish
d)
Japanican
30.
Justin is from the USA. He's ...........
a)
American
b)
Americanish
c)
Americ
d)
Americanese
31.
People from The United Kingdom are called......
a)
American
b)
English
c)
Scotish
d)
British
32.
The language spoken in China is called ................
a)
Chinese
b)
Chinish
c)
Chinean
d)
Mandarian
33.
The correct name of people from Austria is.....
a)
Australian
b)
Austrian
c)
Austrish
d)
Australic
34.
The Netherlands...........
a)
Dutch
b)
Netherlandish
c)
Netherlandian
d)
Landian
35.
Italy - .....................
a)
Italianish
b)
Italianian
c)
Italian
d)
Italianese
36.
A person from Brazil is called .............
a)
Brazilian
b)
Brazilish
c)
Brazzilic
d)
Brazian
37.
Greek people live in.....
a)
Grecian
b)
Greece
c)
The Greek Republic
d)
Grecia
38.
Canada - ...................
a)
Canadish
b)
American
c)
Canadac
d)
Canadian
39.
A person from Ireland is called ...........
a)
Irlandian
b)
Irelandish
c)
Irish
d)
British
40.

Anil _____ swimming in the pool.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

41.

The school bell ______ ringing.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

42.

I ______ Maya.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

43.

Ships _______ sailing in the sea.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

44.

I ______ not a rabbit.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

45.

Birds _____ flying in the sky.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

46.

We ______ happy.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

47.

Raju and Bobby _____ friends.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

48.

These children _______ playing in the garden.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

49.

The tiger ______ feeling hungry.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

50.

I _____ not an idiot.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

51.

This _____ a lotus flower.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

52.

Tom _____ watering the flower.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

53.

The books _____ new.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

54.

There ____ hot coffee in the cup.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

55.

I ______ writing a story at my desk.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

56.

The bread and knife _____ on the table.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

57.

The bottle _____ full of milk.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

58.

I ______ taking my brother to the park.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

59.

They _____ sitting on the bench.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am