Grade 1 English – Days of the week Quiz

1. Which of the following is not a day of the week

Friday
Wednesday
Today
Thursday
Explanation:

2. Days of the week include the following except

Yesterday
Thursday
Monday
Sunday
Explanation:

3. Which is not a week day?

Friday
Thursday
Monday
Sunday
Explanation:

4. Which one is not a week day?

Monday
Saturday
Wednesday
Friday
Explanation:

5. Days of the week are

5
6
7
8
Explanation:

6. We play a lot on

Suturday
Monday
Thursday
Tuesday
Explanation:

7. We go to church on

Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Monday
Explanation:

8. The day that has many letters is

Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Thursday
Explanation:

9. We go to school on the following days except

Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Explanation:

10. We eat on the following days except

None
Friday
Sunday
Wednesday
Explanation:

11. Which day comes after Wednesday?

Monday
Friday
Sunday
Thursday
Explanation:

Thursday comes after Wednesday in the order of days of the week.

12. Which day comes before Saturday?

Sunday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday
Explanation:

Friday comes before Saturday in the order of days of the week.

13. What day is two days after Monday?

Wednesday
Friday
Tuesday
Sunday
Explanation:

Wednesday is two days after Monday in the order of days of the week.

14. Which day is commonly a rest day for most people?

Saturday
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday
Explanation:

Saturday is commonly a rest day for most people as it is the weekend.

15. Which day comes after Sunday?

Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Explanation:

Monday comes after Sunday in the order of days of the week.

16. Which day is in the middle of the week?

Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Explanation:

Wednesday is considered to be in the middle of the week, dividing it into two halves.

17. Which day is known as the first day of the week in many cultures?

Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Saturday
Explanation:

Sunday is considered the first day of the week in many cultures and calendars.

18. Which day is known as the day of rest in the Bible?

Wednesday
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Explanation:

Saturday is known as the day of rest in the Bible, often referred to as the Sabbath.

19. What day comes directly before Friday?

Wednesday
Tuesday
Sunday
Thursday
Explanation:

Thursday comes directly before Friday in the order of days of the week.

20. Which day is usually a busy working day for most people?

Monday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation:

Monday is usually a busy working day for most people, starting the workweek.

21. Which day is commonly known as a 'hump day' indicating the middle of the workweek?

Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday
Explanation:

Wednesday is commonly known as 'hump day' indicating the middle of the workweek.

22. Which day is the second day of the week according to the ISO 8601 standard?

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation:

Tuesday is the second day of the week according to the ISO 8601 standard used internationally.

23. Which day precedes Saturday in the standard calendar?

Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Explanation:

Friday precedes Saturday in the standard calendar of days of the week.

24. Which day is associated with the Norse god Thor?

Monday
Saturday
Thursday
Tuesday
Explanation:

Thursday is associated with the Norse god Thor, hence named after him.

25. Which day is traditionally considered an unlucky day in Western superstition?

Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Thursday
Explanation:

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition, hence making Friday an unlucky day.

26. Which day is commonly known as Prince Day in Kenya?

Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Explanation:

Wednesday is commonly known as Prince Day in Kenya, to honor the birthday of Prince William.

27. Which day is named after the fifth planet in the solar system?

Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Saturday
Explanation:

Thursday is named after the Norse god Thor, who corresponds with the Roman god Jupiter, the fifth planet in the solar system.

28. Which day is referred to as Being Day in some Kenyan schools?

Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Wednesday
Explanation:

Friday is referred to as Being Day in some Kenyan schools, to promote good behavior and character.

29. Which day is commonly known as the end of the workweek?

Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Monday
Explanation:

Friday is commonly known as the end of the workweek, leading into the weekend.

30. What day is commonly associated with weddings in Kenya?

Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Monday
Explanation:

Saturday is commonly associated with weddings in Kenya, as it is a day when most people are free to attend.

31. Which day is named after the chief Norse god?

Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
Sunday
Explanation:

Thursday is named after the chief Norse god Thor, making it an important day of the week.

32. Which day is known traditionally as a day of fasting in some religions?

Friday
Sunday
Wednesday
Monday
Explanation:

Friday is known traditionally as a day of fasting in some religions like Islam.

33. Which day is known as the Sabbath in Jewish tradition?

Tuesday
Sunday
Thursday
Saturday
Explanation:

Saturday is known as the Sabbath in Jewish tradition, a day of rest and religious observance.

34. Which day is known as the second rest day in the weekend?

Sunday
Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Explanation:

Sunday is known as the second rest day in the weekend, following Saturday and preceding the start of the workweek.

35. Which day is often associated with travel and tourism activities in Kenya?

Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Explanation:

Saturday is often associated with travel and tourism activities in Kenya, as it provides a full day of leisure for excursions and trips.

36. Which day is known as the day of the sun in medieval astrology?

Thursday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
Explanation:

Sunday is known as the day of the sun in medieval astrology, associated with light, warmth, and energy.

37. Which day is known as the day of the moon in medieval astrology?

Wednesday
Monday
Friday
Thursday
Explanation:

Monday is known as the day of the moon in medieval astrology, associated with feminine energy and emotions.

38. Which day is known as the beginning of the workweek in most countries?

Monday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation:

Monday is known as the beginning of the workweek in most countries, starting off the week's schedule of work and activities.

39. Which day is associated with the planet Mercury in medieval astrology?

Tuesday
Friday
Wednesday
Sunday
Explanation:

Wednesday is associated with the planet Mercury in medieval astrology, linked to communication, travel, and intellect.

40. Which day is associated with the planet Venus in medieval astrology?

Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
Explanation:

Friday is associated with the planet Venus in medieval astrology, representing love, beauty, and harmony.

41. Which day is known as the day of war and conflict in medieval astrology?

Monday
Tuesday
Sunday
Thursday
Explanation:

Tuesday is known as the day of war and conflict in medieval astrology, associated with the planet Mars.