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Quiz about Add Some Letters To Conjunctions Part 1

Add Some Letters To Conjunctions - Part 1 Quiz

Conjunctions make sentences longer by linking words or phrases together. We're going to make conjunctions longer by adding letters to them.

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

Author
suzi_greer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,462

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1269

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Question 1 of 10

1. We're going to start with the conjunction BUT. Add three letters to the end of BUT to make a spread you put on toast.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Now add three letters to the end of BUT to get a kind of fastener.

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Question 3 of 10

3. This time, add three letters to the end of BUT to get the name of a fuel for lighters and torches.

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4. What is the servant in charge of serving food to a wealthy family called? Add three letters to the end of BUT to get the answer.

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Question 5 of 10

5. When animals hit their heads and horns against each other, it is called this. Add three letters to the end of BUT to get the past tense of the word.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the western U.S. states, mostly in the rocky or desert areas, you may see these rock formations. Add three letters to the end of BUT to make the plural of this word.

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7. This is a little different. Add two letters to the end of BUT to get the name of coins used in Gambia, a country in west Africa. This may be difficult so I'll give you a hint - the last three letters of this word spell the name of a famous boy king of ancient Egypt.

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Question 8 of 10

8. We're going to add letters to a different conjunction now - AND. Add three letters to the end of AND to get a man's name.

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9. Now add three letters to the end of AND to get a woman's name.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Our last conjunction in this quiz is YET. Add one letter to the end of YET to get a beast reportedly found in the mountains of Nepal and Tibet.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We're going to start with the conjunction BUT. Add three letters to the end of BUT to make a spread you put on toast.

Answer: butter

Butter is made by churning (shaking) milk or cream until it separates into buttermilk and butter. People used to do this in wooden barrels called butter churns. Now, most butter is made in sterile vats in dairies or factories.

2. Now add three letters to the end of BUT to get a kind of fastener.

Answer: button

Buttons make getting dressed much easier. They come in many sizes, shapes, colors, and materials like plastic, wood, shell, etc. The next time you see a button on the ground, pick it up and start a collection. Some buttons are quite ornate and can become very valuable.

3. This time, add three letters to the end of BUT to get the name of a fuel for lighters and torches.

Answer: butane

Butane is a colorless gas that can become liquid. Because it is very flammable, it's used in cigarette lighters and in tanks used to cook food outdoors. It is also used in aerosol cans and to keep things cold, as in refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners.

4. What is the servant in charge of serving food to a wealthy family called? Add three letters to the end of BUT to get the answer.

Answer: butler

A butler is a man who is responsible for serving food and drink in homes where the family can afford to have people waiting on them. The butler is also usually in charge of meal planning and all things needed to serve meals such as dishes, silverware, glasses, etc.

5. When animals hit their heads and horns against each other, it is called this. Add three letters to the end of BUT to get the past tense of the word.

Answer: butted

Animals butt heads to show dominance or influence females. Head butting also helps them establish their territory.
People that work with building materials like wooden planks and stones say these items are butted together, this makes a smooth surface.

6. In the western U.S. states, mostly in the rocky or desert areas, you may see these rock formations. Add three letters to the end of BUT to make the plural of this word.

Answer: buttes

Buttes are smaller versions of mesas, tables, and plateaus. They are usually a seperate formation of rock, with very steep sides, and a small, flat top. Because they stand alone and are distinctive, they are sometimes used as route markers or guideposts for travelers.

Answer: butut

Butut is a type of currency, the money used in Gambia, Western Africa. It takes 100 bututs (metal coins) to make one dalasi, which is usually paper money.

8. We're going to add letters to a different conjunction now - AND. Add three letters to the end of AND to get a man's name.

Answer: Andrew

Andrew is a popular man's name in many countries. It is derived from a Greek word that means man or warrior. Sometimes people who are named Andrew are called Andy or Drew.

9. Now add three letters to the end of AND to get a woman's name.

Answer: Andrea

In most countries, Andrea is a woman's name. However, don't be surprised to meet men in Italy who are named Andrea. The word "andrea" is Greek in origin and means manly.

10. Our last conjunction in this quiz is YET. Add one letter to the end of YET to get a beast reportedly found in the mountains of Nepal and Tibet.

Answer: yeti

For many years, people in some Asian countries have reported seeing yetis and abominable snowmen living in the mountains but no one has ever captured one. They are said to stand upright like a man but are covered all over with hair like an ape.

Source: Author suzi_greer

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