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1 What name is given to the hook-shaped mark under a letter (often the letter C), which modifies its pronunciation?
A A Cedilla. It’s a diacritical mark, often used under the letter “c” in French and Portuguese to indicate a soft “s” sound instead of a hard “k” sound.
2 What is the only vowel not on the top line of a UK keyboard?
A A
3 Which year was the suffix letter first used on British car registration plates to indicate the year of registration?
A 1963. The UK government introduced suffix registrations to solve the problem of dwindling number plate combinations.
4 The War Department was renamed what in 1964?
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) – The British government transferred all functions of the War Department to the new Ministry of Defence.
5 What name is given to the part of a flag nearest the flag pole?
A Hoist – The part of a flag nearest the flagpole
6 What did the letters stand for in the World War II abbreviation “ARP”?
A Air Raid Precautions. ARP Wardens were key figures, tasked with ensuring civilians were safe during air raids.
7 Which year saw the introduction of the breathalyser in Britain?
A 1967. Transport minister Barbara Castle introduced the breathalyser as a way of testing a person’s BAC (blood alcohol concentration) level at the roadside.
8 What is the lowest prime number greater than 50?
A 53 – A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
9 What is the better-known name of St Sylvester’s Day?
A New Year’s Eve. “The feast day of Saint Sylvester I, who died on December 31, coincides with the end of the Gregorian calendar year. Many cultures celebrate this date as New Year’s Eve, though German-speaking countries specifically call the holiday ‘Silvester.’
10 What is the equivalent rank of an army colonel in the RAF?
A Group Captain. This rank is immediately senior to Wing Commander and below Air Commodore. It’s also equivalent to the Navy rank of Captain.