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Ye Olde Quiz
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See if you know the modern meaning of these common expressions used in times gone by, most of which came from the Elizabethan era. Good luck to thee.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Feb 10 12
3255 plays
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This Quiz is Bad
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Or should I say "good". It seems that young teenagers of the 21st century have come up with all sorts of bizarre slang terms. They say things that meant something completely different when I was growing up (and I'm only 19!).
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Easy
10 Q
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salami_swami
Jan 18 12
1179 plays
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More Words That Make Me Stop and Think..
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Before I Put Them Down in Ink.
Here are more words that a lot of us have to stop to think about before writing them. Choose the correct one to write. (US English spellings.)
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Easy
10 Q
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habitsowner
Dec 30 11
1176 plays
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The Words That Make Me Stop and Think...
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Before I Put Them Down in Ink.
The title says it all. These are words that a lot of us have to think about before writing them. Choose the correct one to write. (US spellings.)
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Average
10 Q
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habitsowner
Dec 28 11
1242 plays
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Don't Stop the Weaving
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Throughout history, different cultures have spun folk tales, enriching their societies with fictitious oral stories. This quiz will take a look at ten different countries' folk tales and prove why they shouldn't stop weaving oral tales.
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Average
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Dec 06 11
1767 plays
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One Way or an Udder - Farmyard Puns
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Thought my awful puns were over, did you? Well, think again. This time we're punning our way through the farmyard with a variety of farm-related puns.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 06 11
1062 plays
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Don't Stop Perceiving
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Artwork is a reflection of the artist's perception of the world around him. I will give you some works of art and you will provide the artist who created them.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Nov 13 11
2133 plays
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Oh! Those Four Letter Words!
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Not all four letter words are rude, naughty, or taboo, in fact there are hundreds, maybe thousands, that aren't - here are 10 acceptable ones found within the letters of "A four letter word".
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Easy
10 Q
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delboy22
Oct 18 11
1404 plays
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Not So Obscure Words Beginning With "Obs"
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Who needs a quiz with the word "Obscure" in the title?" There are some great every-day words that begin with "Obs"; the question is, can you decipher them from the clues?
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Very Easy
10 Q
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coachpauly
Aug 11 11
1557 plays
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Speaking Proverbially
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In this quiz you will find a mixture of proverbs. Have a go at answering the questions and see how many of them you can recognise.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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Jomarion
Aug 04 11
1365 plays
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Yours Truly, Cassandra
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Good old Cassandra has started a prophecy-soliciting business, where she tells people in Greek myth how to avoid their unfortunate fates. Only problem? They don't believe her. Can you identify the addressees of these notes?
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Average
10 Q
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adams627
Aug 01 11
1497 plays
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Oh No! I Dropped It!
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I've dropped ten sayings and idioms and need your help putting them with their actual meaning. Why not drop on by?
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Easy
10 Q
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malik24
Jul 30 11
1134 plays
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You Say 'Aluminum', I Say 'Aluminium'
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Let's call the whole thing off... Ahem. There are some notable differences in spelling for some words between the American and British vocabulary. Think you can spell well? Come on in and find out. There's a UK bias, but don't let that put you off. ;)
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Average
10 Q
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eburge
Jul 23 11
2151 plays
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Greek Gods and Goddesses
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Some simple questions relating to Greek Gods and Goddesses. This is my first quiz, hope you enjoy it.
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Average
10 Q
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tweedle2
Jul 21 11
978 plays
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Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me
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The words 'touch' and 'touching' are used with a variety of meanings, and consequently have many synonyms. Let's look at some of them. All etymologies come from the Online Etymological Dictionary.
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Easy
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Jul 08 11
948 plays
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Excuse My French
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Please excuse me, but I must use French words in this English quiz. Here's ten questions about French words adopted into the English language.
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Easy
10 Q
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guitargoddess
May 31 11
5304 plays
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Let's Get Down To Bismuth - Elementary Puns
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I know I shouldn't, but here are more cringeworthy puns for you, this time with a science theme.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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eburge
May 11 11
1695 plays
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What Is He On?
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No, it's not a rhetorical question! Think you can complete these ten idioms? You're on!
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Average
10 Q
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LadyCaitriona
Apr 11 11
4875 plays
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Speak Your Fruits and Vegetables
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Fruits and vegetables are good for your body -- and for expressing what you mean! Here are ten English idioms that all hinge on fruits and vegetables; see if you know the full flavor of their meaning.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Mar 29 11
1251 plays
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Mind Your Q's, Skip your P's
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The letter "P" is a more pugnacious fellow, so the letter "Q", being a more mannerly chap, requested to be the first letter in all correct and incorrect answers.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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rosygal
Mar 20 11
1077 plays
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Tipping the Scales
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A challenge by PDAZ on the Author chatboard got me thinking about different idioms and words using 'tip'. Here are ten of them.
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Easy
10 Q
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zorba_scank
Mar 02 11
3195 plays
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You Are Such an Idiom!
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A little learning can be a dangerous thing, but if you know your idioms, then your answers won't need to be a shot in the dark.
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Easy
10 Q
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surdoux
Feb 17 11
1389 plays
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The Dog Ate My Dictionary!
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My dog, Lexi, has always loved words -- but instead of eating my homework, she ate my dictionary! Now, as I search through the shredded pages to see what remains, I see a canine theme developing...
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Easy
10 Q
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darthrevan89
Feb 10 11
2028 plays
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The Greek Mythology Name Finder
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This quiz is based on the names of Greek gods and goddesses. Try to see how well you can find them hidden in these words. The capitalized letters, when arranged in the right order, will read the name of a god or goddess. See how good you are!
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Average
10 Q
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NessieR
Feb 02 11
918 plays
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What Does My French Quote Mean?
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I'll give you a French quote that English speaking people use in everyday life today from time to time - and you select the nearest correct translation of it. Have fun :)
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Jan 22 11
957 plays
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What Does My Latin Quote Mean?
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I'll give you a Latin quote that people use in everyday life even today - and you select the nearest correct translation of it. Have fun :)
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Jan 14 11
1665 plays
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Eat Your Words
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Idioms have been around for as long as there have been words, and a number of them feature food. I've managed to serve up ten of them for you here. Bon appetit!
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Very Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 14 10
3087 plays
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I Always Wanted To...
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...make a quiz where you complete my puns. Wait a second...
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Easy
10 Q
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eburge
Dec 13 10
1740 plays
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Can You 'Face' The Truth?
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This is all about cliches which include the word face. Face what is ahead of you and accept the challenge at face value.
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Easy
10 Q
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tncvols
Nov 20 10
1518 plays
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Wicked Garden
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I wandered into the garden of good and evil with a handful of books and harvested a bumper crop of wicked words.
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Average
10 Q
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pollucci19
Nov 20 10
3717 plays
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