Canadian English

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This quiz contains questions about Canadian English and its particularities.
Arne Puyol
Quiz by Arne Puyol, updated more than 1 year ago
Arne Puyol
Created by Arne Puyol almost 9 years ago
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Question 1

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What is the typical Canadian translation for "Mein Sohn geht in die erste Klasse"?
Answer
  • My son is in grade one.
  • My son is in the first grade.
  • My son is in the first form.

Question 2

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How do Canadians call this kind of housing unit?
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  • studio apartment
  • studio flat
  • bachelor apartment

Question 3

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How would Canadians call this object which is used to collect rainwater?
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  • gutter
  • eavesthrough
  • roof gutter

Question 4

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How do Canadians usually call this?
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  • ATM
  • cash dispenser
  • bank machine

Question 5

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What is the Canadian term to specify what this man is wearing?
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  • a ski hat
  • a tuque
  • a heavy stocking cap

Question 6

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This hockey player is working on his stickhandling. In Canadian parlance, stickhandling figuratively also means ...
Answer
  • ...being able to sweep the floor quickly and thoroughly.
  • ...being able to deal capably and swiftly with a difficult situation.
  • ...being able to react indifferently to criticism.

Question 7

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In Canadian, this coin is called ...
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  • a loonie
  • a one dollar coin
  • a gold dollar

Question 8

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Which of the following expressions is distinctly Canadian?
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  • How ya doin'?
  • G'day!
  • How's it goin'?

Question 9

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If a Canadian seeks confirmation of what has been said before, he or she might say the following:
Answer
  • "I have to go now or I'm gonna miss my bus, okay?"
  • "I have to go now or I'm gonna miss my bus, know what I mean?"
  • "I have to go now or I'm gonna miss my bus, eh?"

Question 10

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How do Canadians call this extremely famous dish?
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  • Poutine
  • French fries with cheese
  • Chips and gravy

Question 11

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What is the Canadian term for this kind of bread?
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  • wholewheat bread
  • brown bread
  • wholemeal bread

Question 12

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How do Canadians call this kind of writing pad?
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  • a notebook
  • a scribbler
  • an exercise book
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