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Gimme an "S" Trivia Quiz

Each of the following entries involves a word that changes meaning when the letter "s" is placed in front of it. I will give you a clue to each word and each answer will be those two words separated by the word "and". Now, go ahead and gimme an "S".

A multiple-choice quiz by richicago. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
richicago

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
704

Question 1 of 10

1. Vehicle-Smote.

Answer: (Three Words (5 and 6 letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Urinated-Velocity.

Answer: (Three Words (4 and 5 letters))

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of five-View with half closed eyes.

Answer: (Three Words (5 and 6 letters))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Indigent-Animal Droppings.

Answer: (Three Words (4 and 5 letters))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Be Sullen-Utter Pompously.

Answer: (Three Words (4 and 5 letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Embezzle-Purchase stock on margin.

Answer: (Three Words (8 and 9 letters))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Brass Musical Instrument-Fallen Woman.

Answer: (Three Words (7 and 8 letters))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mender of Pots and Pans-One with Foul Odor.

Answer: (Three Words (6 and 7 letters))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wretched Dwelling-Tool.

Answer: (Three Words (5 and 6 letters))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tree-Backbone.

Answer: (Three Words (4 and 5 letters))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Vehicle-Smote.

Answer: Truck and struck

My uncle Irving was once struck by a truck.

2. Urinated-Velocity.

Answer: Peed and Speed

Someone stole all the commodes from my local police station. The cops don't have anything to go on!

3. One of five-View with half closed eyes.

Answer: Quint and Squint

If each of the five did view things with half closed eyes, could they be called "squintuplets"?

4. Indigent-Animal Droppings.

Answer: Poor and Spoor

I have often been accused of being full of animal droppings!

5. Be Sullen-Utter Pompously.

Answer: Pout and Spout

There's a new dance called "The Politician." Take two steps forward, three steps back, side step three times and then completely turn around!

6. Embezzle-Purchase stock on margin.

Answer: Peculate and Speculate

I once was arrested for embezzlement but had a lousy lawyer. Know how a lawyer is lying? His lips are moving!

7. Brass Musical Instrument-Fallen Woman.

Answer: Trumpet and Strumpet

What is the definition of a gentleman? Someone who knows how to play the trumpet - but doesn't.

8. Mender of Pots and Pans-One with Foul Odor.

Answer: Tinker and Stinker

I take a shower once a month - whether I need it or not!

9. Wretched Dwelling-Tool.

Answer: Hovel and Shovel

As a young man, I lived in a hovel. My family was so poor that when the doorbell rang, we leaned out the window and said "Ding".

10. Tree-Backbone.

Answer: Pine and Spine

If you liked this quiz, I might just go out "on a limb" and do another!

Source: Author richicago

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