Ghanaian English Quiz

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of the unique expressions found in Ghanaian English!

1.
In Ghanaian English, what does 'chale' mean?
A
A type of bread
B
Be quiet
C
Friend or buddy (a common informal address)
D
A challenge
2.
What does 'I beg' mean in Ghanaian English?
A
I'm sorry
B
I'm begging for money
C
I surrender
D
Please (a polite request)
3.
In Ghana, what does 'chop' commonly mean?
A
To run
B
To cut wood
C
To steal
D
To eat
4.
What does 'abrokyire' refer to in Ghanaian English?
A
A type of food
B
Abroad or overseas (especially Europe/America)
C
A neighborhood
D
A broken item
5.
In Ghanaian English, what does 'trotro' refer to?
A
A type of dance
B
A tropical fruit
C
A jogging pace
D
A shared minibus used for public transport
6.
What does 'charley' (or 'charlie') mean in Ghanaian slang?
A
A charlatan
B
Dude, man, or friend
C
A type of fish
D
A comedian
7.
In Ghana, what does 'how far?' mean as a greeting?
A
How much?
B
How distant is it?
C
How are you? / What's up?
D
How fast?
8.
What does 'fine' mean when a Ghanaian says 'the food is fine'?
A
Expensive
B
Delicious or very good
C
Thin
D
Acceptable
9.
In Ghanaian English, what does 'flash' mean regarding phone calls?
A
A bright light
B
A phone malfunction
C
A quick message
D
To give someone a missed call (as a signal to call back)
10.
What is 'kenkey' in Ghanaian English?
A
A fermented corn dough dumpling
B
A type of fabric
C
A monkey species
D
A key ring
11.
In Ghana, what does 'me ho ye fe' express?
A
I am confused
B
I am hungry
C
I am leaving
D
I am fine / I am well
12.
What does 'by force' mean in Ghanaian English (e.g., 'by force by force')?
A
Using physical strength
B
Insistently or compulsorily
C
Reluctantly
D
Accidentally
13.
In Ghanaian English, what does 'dropping' mean in transport context?
A
Getting off a bus
B
Losing luggage
C
Falling down
D
A taxi ride where you are the sole passenger going to your destination
14.
What does 'pure water' refer to in Ghana?
A
Sachet water sold by street vendors
B
Filtered tap water
C
Bottled spring water
D
Distilled water
15.
In Ghanaian English, what does 'akwaaba' mean?
A
Thank you
B
Please
C
Goodbye
D
Welcome

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