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Spelling Bee

Created by nutmeglad

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee game quiz
"Not unusual words, everyday words that always require a quick check of the dictionary for correct spelling."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. An adjective describing something that will burn. How do you spell in-FLAM-a-bull?
    inflamabel
    inflamable
    inflammable
    inflammible


2. A noun, it's the tube that runs from the pharynx to the stomach. Spell ih-SOFF-ah-guss. (American spelling)
    eusophagus
    esophogus
    esophigus
    esophagus


3. A noun, this stringed instrument is most associated with America's 50th state. Spell yew-ka-LAY-lee.
    ukalele
    ukulele
    ukulale
    just uke


4. An adjective meaning "intended to teach", which is the correct spelling for dye-DACK-tick?
    dydactic
    didactac
    didactyc
    didactic


5. A noun from our French friends, it's basically an egg pie. How do you spell KHEESH?
    quich
    quiche
    guiche
    guich


6. And speaking of words, this one comes from our friends "across the pond" (UK). It's a word that means a line of people. Which is the proper British spelling of KEW?
    cue
    quque
    queue
    que


7. As a noun, it's a beautiful blue stone worn in western jewelry. How do you spell TER-kwoise?
    tourguise
    turquoise
    turquise
    tourquise


8. Ever been to tal-ah-HASS-see, the captial of Florida? Ever spelled it?
    Tallahasse
    Talahassee
    Tallahassee
    Tallahasee


9. If one is adept at writing or speaking, s/he has mastered the art of RET-tor-rick. So how do you spell ret-TOR-ah-cull?
    rhetorical
    rhetoric
    retorical
    rhetoricle


10. Finally, if you dis-SPIZE something - anchovy pizzas, e.g. - you detest it. How do you spell this powerful word?
    dispize
    dispise
    despise
    despize


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