Basic Details
Word: Quiz
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A short test to check what someone knows about a particular subject.
Synonyms: Test, examination, assessment
Antonyms: Relaxation, leisure
Idioms and Phrases
- Pop quiz: An unexpected test given to check knowledge. Example: "Our teacher surprised us with a pop quiz on the last lesson!"
- Quiz someone's knowledge: To check how much someone knows about a topic. Example: "The teacher decided to quiz our knowledge of the book we just read."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I studied all week for the quiz on maths, and I feel confident about my answers.
Example 2: The teacher handed out a quiz to assess how much we had learned in class.
Example 3: If you want to prepare for the quiz, reviewing your notes will really help you.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "quiz" originally meant "a strange or eccentric person"? It was later adopted to refer to a test in the late 18th century!
Famous Quote
"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics." - Paul Halmos (Although not directly about quizzes, this emphasizes the importance of practice, which quizzes often provide.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "quiz" mean?
a) A type of game
b) A short test on a subject
c) A way to relax
d) A cooking method
Answer: b) A short test on a subject
2. Which of these is a synonym of "quiz"?
a) Test
b) Party
c) Journey
d) Story
Answer: a) Test
3. Which sentence uses "quiz" correctly?
a) I went to the park to take a quiz.
b) We had a quiz on Friday, and I studied a lot.
c) The quiz was about the history of sandwiches.
d) The quiz swam in the ocean.
Answer: b) We had a quiz on Friday, and I studied a lot.
4. Which idiom means an unexpected test?
a) Pop quiz
b) Quiz someone's knowledge
c) A piece of cake
d) A walk in the park
Answer: a) Pop quiz
5. What is the opposite of "quiz"?
a) Study
b) Relaxation
c) Challenge
d) Question
Answer: b) Relaxation
