At the beginning of each multiple-choice question in rounds 1 and 2, you will be shown three categories from which the question will be drawn. These will flash one at a time, and you have to hit your zap key to make your choice. If you donΓÇÖt choose quickly, the category that is lit up when the time runs out will be the one youΓÇÖll be answering a question on. Seemore selects the question in round 3. There is a total of 30 categories split between the following subjects: maths, English, science, history and geography, and general knowledge. Below is a list of the category names with a short description of the content:
Maths
Add It Up ΓÇö questions on addition and subtraction, doubles, multiples of 5, 10, hundreds, decimals and fractions
Sign of the Times ΓÇö questions on multiplication and division, remainders and decimals, square numbers and square roots
Keeping in Shape ΓÇö questions on shapes, polyhedrons, angles, direction, rotation and symmetry
Number Crunch ΓÇö questions on even numbers, odd numbers, prime numbers, fibonacci series, fraction, decimals, negative numbers, factors and multiples
Measure for Measure ΓÇö questions on length, mass, volume, time, speed, metric and imperial measurements
Problems, Problems, Problems ΓÇö questions on puzzles, money, percentages, mental arithmetic, estimating and averaging
English
Grammar Slammer ΓÇöquestions on grammar
Dots, Dashes, Caps and Slashes ΓÇö questions on punctuation
Mind Your Ps and Qs ΓÇö questions on spelling and phonics
As Easy as ABC ΓÇö questions on vocabulary, such as opposites, definitions, alphabetical order, technical words, synonyms and homonyms
Tell It like It Is ΓÇö questions on letters, forms of address, instruction, stories, poetry and plays
Wordplay ΓÇö questions on literary devices, such as rhyming, proverbs, metaphors, similes, alliteration and onomatopoeia
Science
Oh My Bod! ΓÇö questions on the human body
Green fingers ΓÇö questions on plants and the environment
Wild at Heart ΓÇö questions on animals and habitats
Planet Rock ΓÇö questions on Earth and space
Material World ΓÇö questions on solids, liquids and gases, materials and their properties
LetΓÇÖs Get Physical ΓÇö questions on physical processes, such as friction, electricity, gravity, forces and light
History and Geography
In Days of Yore ΓÇö questions on history between AD500 and 1899
Swords and Sandals ΓÇö questions on ancient civilisations
20th Century World ΓÇö questions on wars, industry, inventions and major events in the 20th century
Bedpans and Broomsticks ΓÇö questions on social history, costumes, traditions, beliefs, legends and myth
Surf and Turf ΓÇö questions on geography covering physical features and processes that shape our planet
Partly Cloudy, Chance of Rain ΓÇö questions on weather, climate and seasons
General Knowledge
Globe Trotting ΓÇö questions on countries and cultures
As the World Turns ΓÇö questions on general knowledge of the world around us, from natural wonders to architecture
Fame and Fortune ΓÇö questions on famous people throughout history
ItΓÇÖs Showtime! ΓÇö questions on music, dance, television, cinema, theatre and art