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Begin With "SC" Trivia Quiz

Begin with the letters "SC"; add them to the beginning of the word suggested by the clue to form a new word. Example: SC + first person singular form of "is" (present tense) = a fraud or deceptive act. [SC + am = Scam]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
391,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
972

Question 1 of 10

1. SC + yours and mine (singular) = clean vigorously.

Answer: (One Word (singular))

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Question 2 of 10

2. SC + beer cousin = climb.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. SC + meaning of "unum" in "e pluribus unum" = Scottish biscuit.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. SC + chemical symbol for argon = cicatrix.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. SC + nocturnal raptor = sullen expression.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. SC + social insect = barely or not quite enough.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. SC + magnetite = tally or point.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. SC + unit of electrical current (abbrev/singular) = rascal.

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Question 9 of 10

9. SC + not safe = observe.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. SC + not on = expression of scorn.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. SC + yours and mine (singular) = clean vigorously.

Answer: Scour

SC + our = Scour.

Our: Our first date was a memorable occasion.

Scour: To remove the baked-on residue, Ray had to scour the pan.

2. SC + beer cousin = climb.

Answer: Scale

SC + ale = Scale.

Ale: Geoff ordered a pint of ale at the pub.

Scale: The Swedish climbing expedition hoped to scale Mt. Everest.

3. SC + meaning of "unum" in "e pluribus unum" = Scottish biscuit.

Answer: Scone

SC + one = Scone.

One: The Latin phrase "e pluribus unum" means "one (unum) from (e) many (pluribus)".

Scone: A scone should be broken into bite sized pieces by hand (not cut by a knife). The knife is used to spread cream and jam on the pieces broken off.

4. SC + chemical symbol for argon = cicatrix.

Answer: Scar

SC + ar = Scar.

Ar: Argon is a colorless noble gas used, for example, in welding and florescent lighting.

Scar: His spinal surgery left a six inch vertical scar on his back.

5. SC + nocturnal raptor = sullen expression.

Answer: Scowl

SC + owl = Scowl.

Owl: Looking for prey, the owl glided silently over the dark field.

Scowl: Ralph began to scowl when his boss told him how many tasks he still had to do.

6. SC + social insect = barely or not quite enough.

Answer: Scant

SC + ant = Scant.

Ant: The aardvark discovered a giant ant hill.

Scant: The outpost was snowed in, and had scant provisions to last until spring.

7. SC + magnetite = tally or point.

Answer: Score

SC + ore = Score.

Ore: Magnetite is an ore rich in iron.

Score: After six innings, neither team had been able to score a run.

8. SC + unit of electrical current (abbrev/singular) = rascal.

Answer: Scamp

SC + amp = Scamp.

Amp: Amp is an abbreviation for ampere.

Scamp: Because of his mischievous nature, we named our new kitten Scamp.

9. SC + not safe = observe.

Answer: Scout

SC + out = Scout.

Out: In a close play, the umpire called the runner out at home plate.

Scout: The head football coach sent an assistant to scout the game being played by next week's opposing team.

10. SC + not on = expression of scorn.

Answer: Scoff

SC + off = Scoff.

Off: She remembered to turn off the stove before she left the apartment.

Scoff: The conservative designer was quick to scoff at the latest contemporary fashions.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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