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'Ex' Misses its Partner Trivia Quiz
Add a word to 'Ex' to form a new word. Only synonyms or definitions are given for each of the unknown words. Guess the right word and pair them up correctly.
A matching quiz
by zorba_scank.
Estimated time: 4 mins.
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right
side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Questions
Choices
1. Ex + ? = Describe
Simple
2. Ex + ? = Reveal
Hearty
3. Ex + ? = Church official
Pretend
4. Ex + ? = Not cheap
Cheeky
5. Ex + ? = Specimen
Curve
6. Ex + ? = Precise
Model
7. Ex + ? = Professional
Introspective
8. Ex + ? = Distill
Quote
9. Ex + ? = Breathe out
Span
10. Ex + ? = Thrill
Abundant
Select each answer
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ex + ? = Describe
Answer: Simple
Ex + Plain
Plain can also be used to describe areas of flat grassland.
2. Ex + ? = Reveal
Answer: Model
Ex + Pose
Other synonyms for expose are uncover, display, disclose and exhibit.
3. Ex + ? = Church official
Answer: Curve
Ex + Arch
In the Byzantine Empire, the exarch was a governor of a region. In present times, the Eastern Orthodox Church uses this title for various functionaries including auxiliary bishops.
4. Ex + ? = Not cheap
Answer: Introspective
Ex + Pensive
The word 'pensive' has made it's way to the English language from the original Latin word via French. The Latin word 'pensare' meant ponder and itself came from the word 'pendere' meaning weigh.
5. Ex + ? = Specimen
Answer: Abundant
Ex + Ample
Other synonyms for example are template, standard, guide and sample.
6. Ex + ? = Precise
Answer: Pretend
Ex + Act
The word exact can be used as both verb and adjective. When used as an adjective it describes something that is accurate or perfect. In verb form it can mean to demand something or to inflict punishment.
7. Ex + ? = Professional
Answer: Cheeky
Ex + Pert
The opposite of an expert is an amateur.
8. Ex + ? = Distill
Answer: Span
Ex + Tract
There are multiple uses of the word extract. One of them is to describe an excerpt or passage from a book.
9. Ex + ? = Breathe out
Answer: Hearty
Ex + Hale
The word hale is typically used in combination with hearty with the term hale and hearty referring to a healthy physical state.
10. Ex + ? = Thrill
Answer: Quote
Ex + Cite
To cite a source means to quote from or reference a certain work. Citations are generally used in scholarly works to refer to earlier research on a subject.
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Make new words by combining words. The catch is that only definitions are given for both leaving you to work out the actual words. (eg. EX + ? = Say. Ans. Iron. EX + Press = Express)