How Well Do You Know English? |
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English is the most popular language in the world, with roots going thousands of years and influenced by German, Latin, French & more! By our time, the language has been enriched by a plethora of new words for expressions. This Quiz will let you test your knowledge of English. | |
1. What is a Sciolist?
A. A fake intellectual
B. A scissors tester
C. A scientist that works alone
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2. The term “Pygalgia” is used for
A. Describing a pig sty
B. The dwelling of Pygmies
C. A pain in the Buttocks
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3. Which sport is most likely to show a “Recumbentibus”?
A. Skiing (a fall, leading to the loss of 1 or both skis)
B. Boxing (a knockout punch)
C. Soccer (pushing the referee down)
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4. A “Mattoid” is…
A. A tabloid dedicated to Matt Damon
B. A partially-insane person
C. An old name for Polaroid pictures
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5. If I’m being "Spadish" I am:
A. Being direct & blunt
B. Obsessed with spades
C. Curious & Inquisitive
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6. If I have “Ozostomia”, I have…
A. Bad driving skills
B. Very frizzy hair
C. Bad breath
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7. A sufferer of “Bruxomania”…
A. Collects baseball cards
B. Grinds their teeth
C. Cannot grow a beard
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8. A person engaging in “Quatopygia” will…
A. Rock their heads back and forth
B. Jump up and down continuously
C. Shave their buttocks
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9. What is a person with “Kakorrhaphiophobia” afraid of?
A. Failure
B. Pickles
C. Getting up on stage and singing
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10. What is a “Nudiustertian”?
A. A train filled with nudists
B. The sound made when trees fall
C. The day before yesterday
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11. “Tyrotoxism” means is?
A. Being poisoned by Cheese
B. The result of mild alcohol consumption
C. Blood poisoning, caused by being stabbed in the hand with a fork
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12. If you are “Macaronic”, than you are…
A. A person who resembles a noodle
B. Mixed up
C. Wearing a feather in your cap
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13. A “Quink” can be this brand of drink:
A. Grey Goose
B. Royal Stag
C. Wild Turkey
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14. Describing something as “Xerotic” means that it’s…
A. Pornographic in nature
B. A light shade of purple
C. Dry
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15. What is “Jobbery”?
A. Robbery performed by a previous employee
B. Looking for a new job with enthusiasm
C. The conduct of public business for private gain
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Answers:
01. A
02. C
03. B
04. B
05. A
06. C
07. B
08. C
09. A
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. C
15. C
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