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What do you know about English and the countries where it is spoken?

English is one of the most influential and widely spoken languages in the world — but how much do you really know about it? This quiz will test your knowledge of the English language, the countries where it’s spoken, and key aspects of history, culture, and famous facts from the UK, the USA, and other English-speaking nations. Whether you’re a learner, traveler, or just curious, take the challenge and see how much you truly know.
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1. Which English-speaking country has Maori as an official language?

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2. What is the Queen’s English also known as?

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3. Which of these is a dialect of English?

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4. Which country is known for the Loch Ness Monster?

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5. What is the English language originally derived from?

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6. Which of the following is a famous British tea brand?

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7. Which region of the UK is known for its castles and sheep?

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8. Which sport was invented in the UK?

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9. Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?

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10. What is the national flower of England?

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11. Where is Stonehenge located?

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12. Which English-speaking country drives on the right side of the road?

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13. What is “biscuit” in British English?

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14. What is “football” in the UK?

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15. What type of government does the UK have?

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16. What does “queue” mean in British English?

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17. Which island country is a native English-speaking nation in the Caribbean?

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18. What is the name of the large wheel on the Thames River in London?

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19. Which English word means both a beverage and an action?

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20. Which building houses Big Ben?

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21. Which UK festival is known for music and mud?

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22. What is the American English word for the British English ”lorry?

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23. In which country would you find the city of Toronto?

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24. Which animal is associated with Wales?

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25. What color are traditional British post boxes?

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26. Which English-speaking country celebrates Thanksgiving?

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27. Which ocean is west of the UK?

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28. Which Shakespeare play features the line “To be, or not to be”?

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29. Which British city is known for its two famous football clubs: United and City?

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30. What is “The Tube” in London?

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31. What is the main religion historically associated with England?

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32. Which is the largest English-speaking country by land area?

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33. Where is the British Prime Minister’s official residence?

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34. Which UK country is known for kilts and bagpipes?

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35. Which famous playwright is considered the greatest writer in the English language?

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36. What type of English accent is associated with upper-class Londoners?

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37. Which English-speaking country is known as the “Land Down Under”?

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38. What does “tea time” traditionally refer to in the UK?

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39. Which British monarch had the longest reign before Queen Elizabeth II?

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40. What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

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41. What is the name of the UK Parliament’s lower house?

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42. What is the oldest university in the English-speaking world?

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43. Which of these is a native English-speaking country?

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44. Which UK city is known as the birthplace of The Beatles?

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45. What is the name of the British flag?

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46. What is the national animal of England?

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47. Which English-speaking country is the largest by population?

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48. Which British author wrote the Harry Potter series?

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49. Which of these countries is not part of the United Kingdom?

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50. What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

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