20 Questions
What is the equivalent of British 'nursery' in the American education system?
Kindergarten
At what age do British children typically begin secondary school?
12
What is the American equivalent of British '6th form'?
College
In which country is education after secondary school optional?
United Kingdom
Where do American students typically go after finishing high school to pursue higher education?
College
What does it mean to 'hand in an assignment'?
Complete and submit an assignment
What does 'enrol in a course' mean?
Sign up for a course
What is the meaning of 'take notes'?
Write down the teacher's information
What does it signify when someone 'attends a class'?
Being present in the class
What does it mean to 'get a grade'?
Receive a mark for a test or assignment
I always feel nervous before ______ exams
taking
I was pleased when I heard that I’d ______ my exam
passed
Mum was angry because I’d ______ my exam
failed
I have to ______ for my exams this weekend
revise
I handed in my ______ yesterday morning
assignment
British children attend __________ between the ages of three and five.
nursery
Children in the UK start their formal academic education at __________ school.
primary
In the United States, students attend __________ school from ages eleven to fourteen.
middle
After secondary school, education is __________ in the UK.
optional
British teens may begin college (also called 6th form) where they study until they are __________.
eighteen
Test your knowledge of exam preparation vocabulary with this quiz. Explore terms like 'take an exam', 'pass an exam', 'fail an exam', 'revise for an exam', and more.
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