Less is More Trivia Quiz

Answer: Mess

The word "mess" has generally negative connotations, suggesting that there is state of disorder, confusion, or disarray.

An example of the word "mess" in a sentence is: "Mummy told Freddie that he had to clean up the mess in his room, otherwise she would confiscate his games console for a week".

Answer: Miss

The word "miss" is also used as the title for an unmarried woman or girl, as in the nursery rhyme "Little Miss Muffet".

An example of the word "miss" (meaning fail to hit) in a sentence is: "Peter isn't very good at darts, and he tends to miss the dartboard completely, meaning that there are quite a few holes in the wall on which the dartboard is hung!".

Answer: Mist

Mist is a weather phenomenon that is due to tiny droplets of water being suspended in the air, and generally occurs when warm air is suddenly subject to cooling.

An example of the word "mist" in a sentence is: "Barry's journey home from work took a little longer than usual this evening, as the mist had meant that everyone was, very sensibly, driving more slowly".

Answer: Fist

The phrase "make a good fist of it" means that you are giving something your best efforts in order to try and attain success.

An example of the word "fist" in a sentence is: "Chris got angry and punched the wall with his fist, and now his right hand is bruised and sore".

Answer: Fast

The word "fast" can also mean to abstain from eating and drinking for a defined period of time, particularly as part of a religious observance.

An example of the word "fast" (meaning the opposite of slow) in a sentence is: "The fox ran as fast as it could to catch the rabbit, but the rabbit was just a little bit faster than the fox, and managed to escape".

Answer: Past

The phrase "let bygones be bygones" suggests that anything that happened in the past should be forgotten, and that any previous unpleasantness should be left in the past.

An example of the word "past" in a sentence is: "My son is fascinated by history, and is always asking me about things that happened in the past, so I bought him a book that chronicles major historical events so that he can find out all about them".

Answer: Part

The role of the pantomime dame is a part that is traditionally played by a middle-aged man, an example of which being Widow Twankey in "Aladdin".

An example of the word "part" in a sentence is: "My daughter was very disappointed, as she hadn't been offered the part she had auditioned for in her school play".

Answer: Port

The word "port" is also used to describe a harbour or dock, and also a type of strong fortified wine.

An example of the word "port" (meaning the left side of a boat or ship) in a sentence is: "As we embarked upon the ocean liner ready for our cruise around the Mediterranean, we were advised that our cabin was on the port side of the liner".

Answer: Pore

If the pores in your skin get blocked with dirt, or dead skin cells, this can cause dermatological problems such as spots, acne, and blackheads.

An example of the word "pore" in a sentence is: "After a strenuous run in the hot summer sun, Richard appeared to be sweating from every single pore, and decided to take a nice cold shower to cool down".

Answer: More

"Oliver Twist" was the second novel written by English writer Charles Dickens, and centres on the trials and tribulations of the titular character, an orphan, as he travels to London and falls in with a less-than-favourable group of characters.

An example of the word "more" in a sentence is: "I think my son is going through a growth spurt at the moment, as he always seems to ask for more when he finishes his meals".

And so we have finally converted "less" to "more". Here's hoping you kept things simple, and managed to score ten out of ten!