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Plus B or C Trivia Quiz

Add the letter 'b' or 'c' to the end of the word the clue indicates to create a new word. For example: 'On the ___' - hide (from the police) + b = Baby sheep. Solution: Lam + b = Lamb. Enter your answer as the new word.

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

Author
ClarkyB

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
386,840

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
764

Last 3 plays: workisboring (3/10), mcdubb (10/10), Jane57 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Pub counter + b = Pointed part of a fishhook

Answer: (One Word (Four Letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another name for the wise men + c = The art of conjuring or illusion

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Question 3 of 10

3. That woman + b = Plant (such as basil, mint, parsley) used in the flavouring of food

Answer: (One Word (Four Letters))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Conjunction used to represent alternatives + c = Creature from Tolkien's Middle Earth

Answer: (One Word (Three Letters))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fleshy oval fruit with a stone + b = Examine closely (particularly when relating to the 'depths' of something)

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Preserve made from fruit + b = Vertical side of a doorway

Answer: (One Word (Four Letters))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Prefix meaning "against" + c = A caper or playful act

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of a great degree + b = Impressively majestic

Answer: (One Word (Six Letters))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Excessive fascination; a craze + c = Lunatic

Answer: (One Word (Six Letters))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Indistinctness, particularly in terms of recollection of an event + b = Short description, often used to promote a book, movie, etc.

Answer: (One Word (Five Letters))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pub counter + b = Pointed part of a fishhook

Answer: Barb

Bar + b = Barb.

Bar, as in "The pub was particularly busy this evening. There was a big queue of people waiting to be served at the bar".

Barb, as in "James was having a good day fishing, until he caught his jacket on the barb of his fishhook and ripped a huge hole in it".

2. Another name for the wise men + c = The art of conjuring or illusion

Answer: Magic

Magi + c = Magic.

Magi, as in "It is commonly believed that the magi, or three wise men, brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus".

Magic, as in "I love going to watch magic shows as I enjoy trying to work out how the tricks are done".

3. That woman + b = Plant (such as basil, mint, parsley) used in the flavouring of food

Answer: Herb

Her + b = Herb.

Her, as in "Even though my sister annoys me sometimes, I do love her!"

Herb, as in "I love the fresh taste of mint, and would definitely say it is my favourite herb".

4. Conjunction used to represent alternatives + c = Creature from Tolkien's Middle Earth

Answer: Orc

Or + c = Orc.

Or, as in "My boss told me I had to come into work on either Saturday or Sunday this weekend. I didn't much care for either of those options".

Orc, as in "Tolkien would occasionally switch between using "orc" and "goblin" to describe the grotesque, bestial, human-like creatures that appear in his writings".

5. Fleshy oval fruit with a stone + b = Examine closely (particularly when relating to the 'depths' of something)

Answer: Plumb

Plum + b = Plumb.

Plum, as in "My mother makes the best plum pudding - it is so juicy and sweet!".

Plumb, as in "The search vessel was sent to plumb the depths of the ocean looking for the wreckage of the ship".

6. Preserve made from fruit + b = Vertical side of a doorway

Answer: Jamb

Jam + b = Jamb.

Jam, as in "I love to have a cream tea on a hot summer's day. A nice refreshing cup of tea, with a fresh scone topped with cream and strawberry jam".

Jamb, as in "Martin wanted to freshen up the entranceway to his house, so he decided to paint his doorway, starting with the left jamb, followed by the right one, and finally the entablature at the top".

7. Prefix meaning "against" + c = A caper or playful act

Answer: Antic

Anti + c = Antic.

Anti, as in "Lucy's mother, who was a heavy smoker, died from lung cancer last year. Because of this, Lucy is totally anti-smoking, and will not even consider dating a man who is a smoker".

Antic, as in "James played a prank on his sister by putting a fake spider in her cereal bowl, however his antic backfired when she freaked out and spilled the contents of her bowl all over James".

8. Of a great degree + b = Impressively majestic

Answer: Superb

Super + b = Superb.

Super, as in "Daniel's favourite super hero is Superman, as he thinks it must be really cool to be able to fly".

Superb, as in "The team put in an absolutely superb performance, their best of the season, and beat the favourites for the league 3-0".

9. Excessive fascination; a craze + c = Lunatic

Answer: Maniac

Mania + c = Maniac.

Mania, as in "Beatlemania took over the world in the 1960s when the Fab Four - Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr - took the music industry by storm".

Maniac, as in "The sleepy village was shaken over the weekend when a maniac ran through the streets wielding a machete".

10. Indistinctness, particularly in terms of recollection of an event + b = Short description, often used to promote a book, movie, etc.

Answer: Blurb

Blur + b = Blurb.

Blur, as in "Last night was just a blur to Adam. He had been out drinking with his friends, and the alcohol had clearly affected his memory".

Blurb, as in "When looking for a new book to read, I always have a quick read of the blurb on the back to form a quick opinion on whether or not I think I'd like it".

Source: Author ClarkyB

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