WorksheetsOxford University Press Word of the Year Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the Oxford University Press word of the year for 2024?
Rizz
Charisma
Brain rot
Brat
By what percentage did the frequency of the word 'brain rot' increase from the previous year?
150%
250%
200%
230%
What does Oxford define 'brain rot' as?
A physical ailment caused by stress
The supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state
A new technology trend
A type of brain disease
Which of the following was NOT a finalist for the Oxford word of the year?
Dynamic pricing
Slop
Charisma
Demure
Who first recorded the use of 'brain rot'?
William Shakespeare
Henry David Thoreau
Mark Twain
Charles Dickens
In which work did Henry David Thoreau first use 'brain rot'?
A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
Walden
Civil Disobedience
The Maine Woods
What was last year's Oxford word of the year?
Brain rot
Brat
Lore
Rizz
What is the Collins Dictionary's word of the year for 2024?
Brat
Demure
Brain rot
Rizz
What does the word 'rizz' refer to?
A type of food
A person's charisma or ability to attract
A new fashion trend
A type of dance
What is the main theme reflected by the word of the year?
A historical event
A popular movie
A defining theme from the past 12 months
A new scientific discovery
What is the role of Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl?
To manage the Oxford dictionary
To select the word of the year
To oversee language analysis
To promote language learning
What does the term 'brain rot' highlight in modern context?
The rise of new technology
The dangers of virtual life
The decline of traditional media
The benefits of online content
What is the purpose of the word of the year according to Oxford?
To introduce a new dictionary
To highlight a famous person
To reflect a defining theme from the past year
To promote a new book
Which organization is responsible for selecting the word of the year?
Oxford University Press
Merriam-Webster
Cambridge University Press
Collins Dictionary
What is the main focus of the Associated Press?
Factual reporting
Sports coverage
Entertainment news
Political analysis
