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Add a word to 'be' to form a new word. Example: add a word meaning a flat container to 'be' to make a word meaning be disloyal to. Answer = be + tray = betray. All answers are six letters long. Only write the new word as the answer.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Add a word used as a warning in golf to 'be' to make a word meaning prior to.

Answer: before

Be + fore = before

The word fore is yelled in golf to let people know to watch out for the flying golf ball. Added to 'be', it makes the adverb before meaning the period of time preceding something or prior to. For example, "my university program ended a year before I got my first job."

2. Add a word meaning inspiration to 'be' to make a word meaning to puzzle.

Answer: bemuse

Be + muse = bemuse

The word muse is used often for a young woman or girl who serves as the inspiration for artists. Added to the word 'be', it is a verb meaning to puzzle or confuse. For example, "I was bemused by the complicated plotline of the movie and couldn't follow along."

3. Add a word meaning position to 'be' to make a word meaning next to.

Answer: beside

Be + side = beside

The word side can mean a position to the left or right of an object. Added to 'be' it becomes beside, which is a preposition meaning next to. For example, "I sat beside my sister at the concert."

4. Add a word meaning wail to 'be' to make a word meaning lament.

Answer: bemoan

Be + moan = bemoan

Moan means to wail or sob. When added to 'be' it becomes bemoan which is a verb meaning to lament or express discontent or sorrow over something. For example, "he bemoaned the fact that he had lost the election."

5. Add a word used for a horse foot to 'be' to make a word meaning benefit.

Answer: behoof

Be + hoof = behoof

A hoof is the horny part of an animal foot and mostly used when referring to horses. When added to 'be' it becomes the noun behoof meaning a benefit or advantage. For example, "he made rules for the behoof of his own company."

6. Add a word meaning state of distress to 'be' to make a word meaning cover with mud.

Answer: bemire

Be + mire = bemire

Mire is a noun which means a situation of distress or embarrassment. When added to 'be' it makes a verb meaning to cover with mud or dirt. For example, "she fell in the swamp and got her shoes and pants bemired."

7. Add a word meaning wicked to 'be' to make a word meaning to pollute.

Answer: befoul

Be + foul = befoul

Foul can mean wicked, evil or dirty. When added to 'be' it becomes a verb meaning to pollute. For example, "the day trippers befouled our pristine trails when they left their garbage behind."

8. Add a word meaning the front of something to 'be' to make a word meaning to decapitate.

Answer: behead

Be + head = behead

Head can mean the top part of the body or an adjective meaning the front of something. When added to the word 'be' it makes the word behead meaning to decapitate. For example, "the executioner was ordered to behead Anne Boleyn."

9. Add a word meaning fifty percent of something to 'be' to make a word meaning in support of.

Answer: behalf

Be + half = behalf

Half means either of two equal parts that a sum or quantity can be divided into. When added to the word 'be' it becomes the noun behalf meaning in support of or defend. For example, "the lawyer argued on behalf of her client in court."

10. Add a word that is the opposite of short to 'be' to make a word meaning to be a member of.

Answer: belong

Be + long = belong

The word long is an adjective meaning a great distance. When added to the word 'be' it makes the word belong. Belong is a verb which can mean to be owned by someone or to be a member of something. For example, "I belong to a community association."

Source: Author ramonesrule

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Be Careful Trivia Quiz

Add a word to 'be' to form a new word. Example: add a word meaning a flat container to 'be' to make a word meaning be disloyal to. Answer = be + tray = betray. All answers are six letters long. Only write the new word as the answer.

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