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Chain of English Words Trivia Quiz

Here are ten words with a hint. The last three letters of each word form the first three letters of the following word. Definitions are given for each word.

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

Author
masfon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,563

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
893

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Question 1 of 10

1. The name of a Central American country bordering Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Answer: (One word, nine letters. Beginning with G.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a white stone, almost transparent, that is used mainly in the manufacture of decorative objects?

Answer: (One Word, nine letters.)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is a synonym of balcony or an open area that is connected to the house?

Answer: (One Word, seven letters.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is a synonym for sour or bitter in taste, sharp or angry?

Answer: (One Word, seven letters.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a vehicle with two wheels that moves with the use of feet?

Answer: (One word, seven letters.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what word is used to define someone mentally brilliant, who understands things quickly?

Answer: (One Word, six letters.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to each of the small bones that form the spine?

Answer: (One Word, eight letters.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to an ornamental piece of jewelry for the wrist, arm and ankle?

Answer: (One Word, eight letters.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to each symbol used in written language or the name of a message sent to a person or entity?

Answer: (One Word, six letters.)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what we say when a job comes to an end, when something ceases, like this quiz?

Answer: (One Word, nine letters.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The name of a Central American country bordering Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Answer: Guatemala

Guatemala is a country in Central America with almost 17 million people, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Caribean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Spanish is the official language and the currency is the Quetzal.

2. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a white stone, almost transparent, that is used mainly in the manufacture of decorative objects?

Answer: Alabaster

Alabaster is a mineral widely used in decoration objects. The processing industry usually considers the existence of two types of alabaster: gypsum and calcite.

3. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is a synonym of balcony or an open area that is connected to the house?

Answer: Terrace

The word terrace is also used to describe each cut made horizontally on the mountain slopes; they look like wide steps and are used for growing crops. They are very useful in controlling erosion.

4. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is a synonym for sour or bitter in taste, sharp or angry?

Answer: Acerbic

Acerbic is an adjective derived from the Latin word "acerbus" which means harsh, unpleasant. The verb exacerbate came too from "acerbus" and means to make more violent or bitter.

5. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a vehicle with two wheels that moves with the use of feet?

Answer: Bicycle

The bicycle, which is also called bike or cycle, was introduced in Europe at the end of the 19th century. Its invention had a great impact in cultural terms and in the modernization of industry. Several components, that played a key role in the automobile industry, were initially developed for bicycle manufacturing.

6. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what word is used to define someone mentally brilliant, who understands things quickly?

Answer: Clever

The word clever is synonymous with adroit, ingenious, creative, etc. All of these words mean having or showing skill or wit in contriving; but each of them mean a kind of skill in different areas.

7. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to each of the small bones that form the spine?

Answer: Vertebra

Vertebra (plural is vertebrae) is each one of the segments of bones or cartilage that make up the spinal column. Not all animals have a spinal column. Animals that have a spinal column are called vertebrates and those that have no spinal column are called invertebrates; about 97% of the animals are invertebrates.

8. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to an ornamental piece of jewelry for the wrist, arm and ankle?

Answer: Bracelet

Whenever we think of bracelets we think of an ornament but we must not forget a type of bracelet that no one wants to use: the handcuffs.

9. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name given to each symbol used in written language or the name of a message sent to a person or entity?

Answer: Letter

Currently, most letters are commercial. It is good to remember that there was a time when letters were handwritten and were delivered by the postman.

10. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what we say when a job comes to an end, when something ceases, like this quiz?

Answer: Terminate

To terminate means to end or to stop. But "Terminate" is the name of a song released by the American group Fear Factory, which was active from 1989 to 2002.

Source: Author masfon

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