English Trivia

What is the most commonly used letter in the alphabet? 

• A
• E
• I
• O

What is the oldest word in the English language?

• Town
• Water
• Church
• Fire

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The letter 'W' is the only letter in the alphabet with 3 syllables. 

• True
• False

________means to help, support, or encourage someone in a criminal act. 

• Grok
• Apricity
• Abet
• Eschew

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

There is no word in the English Language that rhymes with ________.  

• Orange
• Silver
• Purple
• All of the Above

Approximately how many words are added to the English Dictionary every year? 

• 7,000
• 2,000
• 4,000
• 500

_______ means to caress, fondle, or pet amorously. 

• Kerfuffle
• Canoodle
• Shivoo
• Obfuscate

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is the longest word in the English Language. 

• True
• False

________ means to pretend not to see someone you know when it might be awkward to say hello.

• Recognore
• Coople
• Ignore
• Snark 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How often is a new word added to the dictionary?

• Every 30 min
• Every 2 hours
• Every 4 hours
• Every day