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A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,228

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
652

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 205 (7/10), Guest 51 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the words given below to form a sport.

Evil + Unspoiled + Not off

Answer: (One Word (9 letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a sport should spring to mind.

Creak Eight

Answer: (One Word (7 letters))

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Question 3 of 10

3. Add A Letter: Add a letter to a synonym of the word given and scramble to find a sport.

Incorrect + i

Answer: (One Word (6 letters))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wordwise: Say what you see

10is

Answer: (One Word (6 letters))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hidden Words: Find the sport hidden in the sentence below.

Opening the gift box, Ingrid was thrilled to find a pair of new gloves.

Answer: (One Word (6 letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cryptic: Solve the cryptic clue to find a sport.

Initially, George only looked for a morning of solitude when he took up this sport.

Answer: (One Word (4 letters))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Anagram: Rearrange the letters of the word capitalized in the sentence for the name of a sport.

The players took a LOOP around the grounds to rest their horses in between chukkas.

Answer: (One Word (4 letters))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rebus: Add synonyms for the words given below to form a sport.

Part of lower limb + Orb

Answer: (One Word (8 letters))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Add A Letter: Add a letter to a synonym of the word given and scramble to find a sport.

Entomb + G

Answer: (One Word (5 letters))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Missing Vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to form a sport.

SQSH

Answer: (One Word (6 letters))

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Oct 15 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the words given below to form a sport. Evil + Unspoiled + Not off

Answer: Badminton

Badminton is a sport similar to tennis. Unlike tennis though, it uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball.

2. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a sport should spring to mind. Creak Eight

Answer: Cricket

The traditional form of cricket is known as test cricket and is played over the course of five days with both teams batting two innings each. Modern forms include the one day match - each team bats for 50 overs - and the Twenty20 match - each team bats for 20 overs.

3. Add A Letter: Add a letter to a synonym of the word given and scramble to find a sport. Incorrect + i

Answer: Rowing

Wrong + i

Rowing is recognized as an Olympic sport and is considered one of the oldest sports with origins dating back to Ancient Egypt.

4. Wordwise: Say what you see 10is

Answer: Tennis

Tennis is a widely followed sport across the world. While there are many tournaments throughout the year, the most prestigious are the four Grand Slams - the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

5. Hidden Words: Find the sport hidden in the sentence below. Opening the gift box, Ingrid was thrilled to find a pair of new gloves.

Answer: Boxing

...BOX INGrid...

A boxing match consists of multiple rounds between the two pugilists. The earliest rules of the sport date back to the 19th century. Though known as the 'Marquess of Queensberry Rules', they were actually written by John Graham Chambers, a Welsh sportsman. However, they gained popularity after they were endorsed by John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry and hence the name.

6. Cryptic: Solve the cryptic clue to find a sport. Initially, George only looked for a morning of solitude when he took up this sport.

Answer: Golf

Mark Twain described golf as a "good walk ruined". The game is usually played over a course of 18 holes with players using various clubs to hit the ball into the hole.

Initially indicates that the first letters of subsequent words form the answer.

7. Anagram: Rearrange the letters of the word capitalized in the sentence for the name of a sport. The players took a LOOP around the grounds to rest their horses in between chukkas.

Answer: Polo

Polo is played as a team sport on horseback. Each round is known as a chukka and there are several chukkas in one match. To avoid injury to man, beast or both, players are banned from using their left hand during play.

8. Rebus: Add synonyms for the words given below to form a sport. Part of lower limb + Orb

Answer: Football

Football, or soccer as it is also known as in some parts of the world, is one of the most popular sports in the world with star football players being among the highest paid sportspersons. Apart from the football world cup which is played once every four years with different countries competing, there are also numerous regional championships played. Among the best known are the English Premier League, European Championship and Copa America.

9. Add A Letter: Add a letter to a synonym of the word given and scramble to find a sport. Entomb + G

Answer: Rugby

Bury + G

Rugby is named after Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England where the game was first developed in the 19th century. It may display some similarities with football (soccer) but is a considerably more physical sport. Among the many variations that exist, the most popular are Rugby League and Rugby Union.

10. Missing Vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to form a sport. SQSH

Answer: Squash

Squash is played in a closed indoor environment. Unlike tennis, where players hit the ball to each other, here each player hits the ball onto the wall with the opponent then having to return it after it rebounds from the wall.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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