Language quiz. Are you ready to test your knowledge of the World of Words? We thought this test was easy, but no: 60% get only 7/15 or less.
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This language quiz can be a real challenge for the novice. How proficient are you in general knowledge?
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Which is the third most widely spoken language in the world?
- Spanish
- Hindustani
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
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A difficult one for non-speakers… How many letters and vowels are in modern Russian language?
- 26 letters and 5 vowels
- 33 letters and 10 vowels
- 28 letters and 6 vowels
- 29 letters and 7 vowels
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What would be the English term for German automaker Volkswagen?
- German car
- Fast transport
- People’s car
- Everybody’s car
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What is the common English translation for the known Latin phrase “carpe diem”?
- Seize the day
- Let it be
- Make my day
- Skip the line
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“Alkebulan” is the oldest native name of which continent?
- America
- Oceania
- Asia
- Africa
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What is India’s national language?
- Sinhala
- Hindi
- Pashto
- Bengali
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Speaking about strange words… In English language, a misandrist is a person who hates what?
- Pets
- Women
- Children
- Men
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Which language was the first in Western world in publishing its grammar book for study purposes?
- Danish
- English
- Spanish
- French
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“Enneacontakaienneagon” is a word meaning “shape with 99 sides” in what language?
- English
- Latin
- Greek
- German
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In English, a pangram sentence is one that:
- Reads just the same from right to left.
- Has a cryptical meaning by omitting vowels.
- Contains every letter in the dictionary.
- Has a cryptical meaning by omitting consonants.
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For dictionary geeks… Which English word has the highest number of definitions?
- Get
- Let
- Bet
- Set
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How long does it take in modern world to add a new word to English dictionary?
- Every 24 hours
- Every 2 hours
- Every 30 minutes
- Every 2 days
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Believe it or not, there is a number of English dialects in the U.S. How many?
- 6
- 15
- 24
- 32
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Some history to reflect upon… The first English dictionary was written in:
- 1755
- 1659
- 1623
- 1731
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The German word “Warmduscher” could be translated literally to English as “hot showerer”. What is its real meaning?
- People that like to take long showers.
- People that have trouble stepping out of their comfort zone.
- People that are usually soft-mannered.
- People that have a real discriminating taste when choosing a hotel.
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