(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. PL + ? = Loot
Rim
2. PL + ? = Praise
Fever
3. PL + ? = Epidemic
Above
4. PL + ? = One who fixes pipes
Indian nurse
5. PL + ? = Calm
Escort
6. PL + ? = Spanish beach
Lemon juice or vinegar
7. PL + ? = Smother
Inspect
8. PL + ? = Wading bird
Brownish hue
9. PL + ? = More luxurious
Perennial flower
10. PL + ? = Oath
Beneath
Select each answer
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. PL + ? = Loot
Answer: Beneath
PL + Under = Plunder
The word plunder comes from the German plündern which meant to 'rob of household goods'.
2. PL + ? = Praise
Answer: Inspect
PL + Audit = Plaudit
In the corporate world, audits are undertaken by both internal and external teams to ensure the business is functioning as portrayed.
3. PL + ? = Epidemic
Answer: Fever
PL + Ague = Plague
The Bubonic Plague of the mid-1300's was known as the Black Death and was responsible for devastation across Europe and Asia.
4. PL + ? = One who fixes pipes
Answer: Brownish hue
PL + Umber = Plumber
In the "Super Mario Bros." video game series, the main characters of Mario and Luigi are depicted as plumbers.
5. PL + ? = Calm
Answer: Lemon juice or vinegar
PL + Acid = Placid
In chemistry, an acid is a substance with pH of less than 7. Water is said to be neutral with pH of 7 (or almost 7), and bases have pH of over 7. Lemon juice contains citric acid and vinegar is diluted acetic acid.
6. PL + ? = Spanish beach
Answer: Indian nurse
PL + Aya = Playa
Playa means beach in Spanish. In India and some other parts of Asia, an aya is generally a nanny who looks after young kids.
7. PL + ? = Smother
Answer: Perennial flower
PL + Aster = Plaster
The aster flower gets its name from the ancient Greek word for 'star'.
8. PL + ? = Wading bird
Answer: Above
PL + Over = Plover
The plover is a wading bird with a geographically wide habitat. In Icelandic myth, the appearance of the first plover heralds the arrival of spring.
9. PL + ? = More luxurious
Answer: Escort
PL + Usher = Plusher
Ushers are frequently present at movie halls or wedding venues to help guests to their seats.
10. PL + ? = Oath
Answer: Rim
PL + Edge = Pledge
Many countries have a pledge, the recital of which indicates loyalty to the nation. In the US, it is known as the Pledge of Allegiance, expressing loyalty to the flag and the country.
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