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Use the letters in the word LISTEN to make other words. Add a letter, subtract a letter, and anagram.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ozzz2002

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
406,813

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
478

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: lones78 (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 73 (5/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Take the letters of LISTEN, add a consonant, mix them up a bit and reveal an artistic template.

Answer: (7 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Drop a letter from LISTEN and raise a beer vessel.

Answer: (5 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Use all the letters from LISTEN, and unroll a ball of silvery string commonly seen at Christmas.

Answer: (6 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lose a letter from LISTEN and find a way of climbing over a fence on a farm.

Answer: (5 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Use LISTEN letters to sign up for the armed forces.

Answer: (6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Add a consonant to LISTEN, stir well, and an item of clothing will appear!

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Stir up the letters from LISTEN, add another letter and discover a group of customers.

Answer: (7 letters (plural))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add a vowel to LISTEN, and you will find a general term for an item cutlery, or other appliance.

Answer: (7 letters (singular))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Drop a letter from LISTEN, and find the playing pieces in Scrabble.

Answer: (5 letters (plural))

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Question 10 of 10

10. The letters in LISTEN are very flexible. Mix them up and you will hear a quiet anagram.

Answer: (One Word)

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Dec 15 2024 : lones78: 10/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Take the letters of LISTEN, add a consonant, mix them up a bit and reveal an artistic template.

Answer: stencil

Stencils are cutouts in various stiff materials, such as plastic or thin metal, and used to produce various art works. There are different types of stencils, depending on methods and mediums, including screenprinting, silhouettes and mimeographs.

2. Drop a letter from LISTEN and raise a beer vessel.

Answer: stein

A stein is usually made from stoneware, pewter or porcelain, and all have a handle. Some have hinged lids, possibly to prevent insects drinking your beer, but more often, just for decoration.

3. Use all the letters from LISTEN, and unroll a ball of silvery string commonly seen at Christmas.

Answer: tinsel

Tinsel was originally made of real silver in the 1600s, but that was replaced by aluminium or lead. Nowadays, it is generally made from coated PVC plastics. The name comes from a French word, 'estincele', meaning 'sparkling'.

4. Lose a letter from LISTEN and find a way of climbing over a fence on a farm.

Answer: stile

A stile is a simple way of climbing over a fence or hedge, which is not scalable by livestock. It consists of a plank passing through the fence, supported by two wooden stumps.

5. Use LISTEN letters to sign up for the armed forces.

Answer: enlist

Enlist means to voluntarily join the army, whereas conscript or draft imply a mandatory obligation.

6. Add a consonant to LISTEN, stir well, and an item of clothing will appear!

Answer: singlet

The word 'singlet' has different meanings in various countries. In Australia, it is a sleeveless garment usually worn underneath a shirt, in USA it is also known as a tank-top, and in the UK it can also be called an undershirt or vest.

A Jackie Howe is a sleeveless shirt named after a famous Australian sheep shearer, who broke many records in the 1890s, wearing a dark blue singlet.

7. Stir up the letters from LISTEN, add another letter and discover a group of customers.

Answer: clients

Client is a wide-ranging word, with meanings including 'buyer', 'lawyer's customer', or an organisation that receives a service. It can also refer to a computer that is attached to a server.

8. Add a vowel to LISTEN, and you will find a general term for an item cutlery, or other appliance.

Answer: utensil

A utensil can mean any handy appliance, but is usually used to describe knives, forks, and spoons. Its Latin base is 'utensilia' which simply means 'things for use.'

9. Drop a letter from LISTEN, and find the playing pieces in Scrabble.

Answer: tiles

Tiles of a different type could be found on your roof, or in your kitchen and bathroom. These would not be much good for playing Scrabble, though, as they are all blanks!

10. The letters in LISTEN are very flexible. Mix them up and you will hear a quiet anagram.

Answer: SILENT

INLETS is another possible anagrams.

Source: Author ozzz2002

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