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Quiz about Jonnowales Cascade of Letters I

Jonnowales' Cascade of Letters I Quiz

Most of us here at Funtrivia will know the rules. I will kick start with a ten letter word and as we descend the ladder new words will be made from the subtraction of letters. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jonnowales. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
jonnowales

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,725

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1376

Question 1 of 10

1. Fostering the same child for a second time.

Answer: (One Word - Ten Letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. During Christian baptisms, the sponsor of the child being baptized.

Answer: (One Word - Nine Letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. A medical term describing the phenomenon of a limb that is turned to allow the inner surface of that limb to face down. (Past tense).

Answer: (One Word - Eight Letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What signs do to indicate that a certain event may take place in the future.

Answer: (One Word - Seven Letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. To devote deep concentration and thought to something.

Answer: (One Word - Six Letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Having an almost inherent tendency to do something.

Answer: (One Word - Five Letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Not closed, shut or obstructed.

Answer: (One Word - Four letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. A well known number.

Answer: (One Word - Three Letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. A non-affirmative answer.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chemical symbol for oxygen.

Answer: (One Word - One Letter)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Fostering the same child for a second time.

Answer: Readopting

Basically adopting multiple times.

2. During Christian baptisms, the sponsor of the child being baptized.

Answer: Godparent

This is usually a close friend or relative.

3. A medical term describing the phenomenon of a limb that is turned to allow the inner surface of that limb to face down. (Past tense).

Answer: Pronated

One example of where pronating occurs is the foot. By turning the limb, the edge of the sole is able to take the weight of the rest of the body during movement.

4. What signs do to indicate that a certain event may take place in the future.

Answer: Portend

A well known phrase that describes the concept of signs and how they portend future events is,"Red sky at night, shepherd's delight. Red sky at morning, shepherd's warning".

5. To devote deep concentration and thought to something.

Answer: Ponder

Some synonyms of this word are contemplate and deliberate.

6. Having an almost inherent tendency to do something.

Answer: Prone

Prone can also mean to lie on the stomach. This is the opposite of supine which means to lie on the back.

7. Not closed, shut or obstructed.

Answer: Open

Always an annoyance when you need something and the shop is closed!

8. A well known number.

Answer: One

Often used in nicknames such as in that of ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky,"The Great One".

9. A non-affirmative answer.

Answer: No

A commonly used word in the English language. Children are also often quick to learn this word to the annoyance of the parent!

10. Chemical symbol for oxygen.

Answer: O

Oxygen is a gas and composes roughly 20% of our natural atmosphere. Joseph Priestley is credited with its discovery.

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Source: Author jonnowales

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