Varieties of English Trivia and Quizzes

 Ye Olde Quiz 10 questions
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Creedy, Feb 10 12 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.

 Gobbledygook 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, deputygary, Sep 01 09 Government, lawyers, doctors, even schoolteachers from Sussex are guilty of using gobbledygook: the use of many complex words when a few simple ones will suffice.

 Victorian English Slang, Familiar or Not 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, littlepup, Oct 22 16 These words are from "A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words," published in London, 1859. Some are oddly modern, some just odd. Victorian slang on the left; modern definition on the right.

 Body Slang 10 questions
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Plodd, Sep 29 16 Do you ever get frustrated with learning the scientific names for the human anatomy? Worry no more! Let us take a more light-hearted approach by matching these English language slang words to their correct body part.

 Kilted Kangas Speak Their Language 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Sep 25 16 It is a wonder how different words can mean different things around the world! Here are some of ours!

 Pirate Slang 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mrbell, Nov 18 07 How well do you know pirate language? What's the difference between a caulker and a cackle fruit? Let's find out. If you have read "Pirates" by John Matthews or "Pirateology" by William Lubber, then you will probably ace this quiz! Good Luck1

 Maori Words in Everyday Use 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ScrabbleClare, Jan 08 09 In New Zealand there are many words from the Maori language which are now in everyday use. You will hear or see these words on the TV and in newspapers without translation. These might be useful if you are planning a holiday in our beautiful country!

 Phrases and Terms from a Younger USA-2 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, austinnene, Sep 05 14 Recently while creating a quiz on this topic, I found so much material it wouldn't fit into a single quiz. So, here's more-

 Phrases and Terms from a Younger USA 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, austinnene, Jul 29 14 Language in the US, as everywhere, changes and evolves. This quiz asks you to identify terms that were in common use in the USA in eras past.

 One 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, littlepup, Dec 09 16 "One" has been part of various slang phrases for the last couple of centuries, from America to England to Australia. Here's just a small sampling.

 South African Slang 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, angus007, Aug 26 04 I've noticed a few fun language quizzes (Aussie lingo, rhyming slang etc.) and decided to throw some more choice into the mix. Behold, my first try - a Saffa (South African) lingo quiz!

 'Tis a Fine Broth of Words 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Irishrosy, Jun 20 11 Much of my source for my information and delight came from a book entitled "The Lilt of the Irish" by Henry D. Spalding.

 You Think You "Spake Norn Iron" 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 03 16 You've played my other Northern Ireland quizzes, carried out some further research and decided it's a place you'd like to visit. But will you be able to understand the locals when you get here?

 Dude, Don't Diss My Teenspeak! 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, panderson, Jan 02 10 Teens today seem to have their own language. Test your knowledge of some of today's common "teenspeak" terms.

 Smile! 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, playmate1111, Sep 17 11 "Smile"? - Well I hope I can have you laughing out loud at the various South Africanisms. These are taken from quite a few of our eleven official languages.

 An Englishwoman's Take on South Africanisms 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Kari247, Feb 27 11 I am an Englishwoman who emigrated to South Africa many years ago. Some of the "South Africanisms" confused me, some made me smile, and I thought they would make an interesting topic for a quiz.

 Konglish 101 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ubermom, Jul 15 05 Welcome to Korea! If you don't speak the language, you'll find yourself picking up Konglish -- English words used in the Korean way. Can you understand the locals, and make yourself understood?

 South African Lingo 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, grootes, Nov 30 04 Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan.

 Jamaican Expressions Seen! 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Jul 14 02 Jamaican English is full of colorful expressions. I have chosen one phrase for each letter of the alphabet A to J. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

 Singapore Slang 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, meifeng, Apr 17 07 Been to Singapore and ever wondered what words like 'shiok', 'sebok' or 'nor chet' mean? Find out here.

 Jamaican English Part Two 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, reggaejames, Jul 17 02 If you enjoyed the challenge of Part 1, here is the final part of my quiz on everyday Jamaican expressions.

 Kiwi Terminology 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, ourika, Sep 11 02 This quiz contains a sampling of terminology used in New Zealand that can confuse American visitors. If you've spent any time in New Zealand, this quiz will be simple. Just remember, you're looking for the "kiwi" definition of the word!

 Singapore Slang II 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, meifeng, Jun 12 07 "Awreddy or nor chet for Singlish lesson 2? OK lah, can start now..." Learn Singlish the fun way!

 Bahamian Slang 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, abbyolurin1, Nov 11 07 This quiz will consist of Bahamian slang from over the years to the present. I'll give the meaning of a word and you can choose which word it is. Enjoy! Note: Some of the slang is more recent.

 Kiwi Speak 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, PooDog, Apr 01 03 How well do you know your Kiwi slang? Take this quiz to see, go on, give it a crack Nigel!

 Victorian England Words 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, CharmedLivesOn, Dec 16 13 This is a quiz on some of the words that were used in the Victorian Era which mean something different today. For each of the words select the Victorian meaning.

 Write It Quick! 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, TemptressToo, May 17 14 One of my fondest odd skills is the ability to write in shorthand. This style of speedwriting was developed by Professor Joe M. Pullis, and this quiz is a lesson in the basic rules. My husband enjoys deciphering my scribbles, perhaps you will too.