How old is YOUR brain? Take this quiz to see if you're WISE beyond your years

If you think you're clever beyond your years, take this test

YOU can tell a lot about people from their general knowledge - and this quiz tests every inch.

 

Did you know young Britons are the worst generation in every Trivial Pursuit subject and - although exam grades are on the up - general knowledge is on the decline. 

There’s a million miles between the youth of today's knowledge and that of over-55s. 

 

Scarily, one in five young Britons think the Pacific Ocean borders the United Kingdom - and nearly one in 20 believe it’s the Indian Ocean. 

Perhaps most astonishingly, the research shows under-35s don’t know one of the basics of the English language: only a quarter were able to correctly identify a verb in a sentence. 

 





The younger generation are slacking when it comes to general knowledge





We live in a nation where, unfortunately, comedian Russell Brand and rapper Dizzee Rascal feature as part of the English literature and language A-level course. 

In the hope students will be able to concentrate on 'contemporary uses of language', Brand and Rascal have been okayed by the big bosses. 

Paul Dodd, OCR director of reform, explained: "Our aim in creating the specification was to produce a course with a rich, diverse mix of content – including highly regarded contemporary texts as well as long-established works – that will inspire and engage a new generation of students."

But do you think you've been one of those affected by the 'dumbing down' of Britain? Why not test yourself and your brain with this snazzy new quiz? 

See how old your brain is with a series of questions to determine if your age really does equate to how wise you are. 

 

One in five young Britons think the Pacific Ocean borders the United Kingdom