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RING, Ring, ring Trivia Quiz

Rings are not only found on fingers. They can be found in words too! Try and match the description to the 'RING' word in these questions. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by mehaul. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
mehaul

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
348,350

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1241

Question 1 of 10

1. An action word here, called a verb. Which word means to carry from there to here? Hint

bRING

boRING

earRING

aspiRING

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Question 2 of 10

2. Often called laces, which of these help keep the shoes on your feet? Hint

hamstRING

shoestRING

gRINGo

RINGtone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another action word. Which word means to express on your face a dislike for something? Hint

fiRING

stRING

cRINGe

bRING

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the nickname of one of The Beatles? Hint

RINGman

tRINGo

RINGo

cRINGo

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the five brothers who merged their circus with P.T. Barnum's? Hint

RINGRING

RINGling

RINGsing

SingRING

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is a body part that athletes seem to keep pulling when they don't properly limber up? Hint

hamstRING

threeRING binder

shoestRING

wedding RING

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Question 7 of 10

7. Originally associated with body positioning, which word can also apply to the way governments act during negotiations? Hint

batteRING

postuRING

masteRING

falteRING

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Question 8 of 10

8. New to the popular vernacular (phrases spoken), which of the following describes the signal your communicator uses to let you know you have a call incoming? Hint

RINGding

RINGtone

earRING

noseRING

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Question 9 of 10

9. This next word uses as a root a place where you put soiled clothing but which use here means to hinder something from being accomplished? Hint

harboRING

offeRING

hampeRING

neuteRING

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Question 10 of 10

10. NOT in any way having to do with family, which word means that something isn't totally peaceful and that there is yet something to be figured? Hint

botheRING

brotheRING

sisteRING

fosteRING

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An action word here, called a verb. Which word means to carry from there to here?

Answer: bRING

Bring can apply to inanimate objects too. Bring joy to others and see that's true.

2. Often called laces, which of these help keep the shoes on your feet?

Answer: shoestRING

There are also tasty fried potatoes called shoestrings. They won't work for your shoes. I tried.

3. Another action word. Which word means to express on your face a dislike for something?

Answer: cRINGe

Sometimes a cringe is accompanied by a shiver.

4. Which is the nickname of one of The Beatles?

Answer: RINGo

He likes to wear rings! Who'd've thought?

5. What was the name of the five brothers who merged their circus with P.T. Barnum's?

Answer: RINGling

The brothers began their public performances as "Ringling Brothers' Classic and Comic Concert Company" in Wisconsin. After the merger with Barnum's operation, the venture was called 'The Greatest Show on Earth'!

6. Which is a body part that athletes seem to keep pulling when they don't properly limber up?

Answer: hamstRING

The hamstring is located in the leg so when it is damaged, walking and running are near impossible.

7. Originally associated with body positioning, which word can also apply to the way governments act during negotiations?

Answer: postuRING

Posture used to be a school subject before it was bumped from the roster by nuclear physics, he he. No, really, attention to posture is an important physical thing to learn. No slouching!

8. New to the popular vernacular (phrases spoken), which of the following describes the signal your communicator uses to let you know you have a call incoming?

Answer: RINGtone

A good ringtone is appreciated by those around you, be it a song refrain or a melodic beat. Boom boom, bang pow distracts people and some find that type of ringtone offensive. Choose wisely.

9. This next word uses as a root a place where you put soiled clothing but which use here means to hinder something from being accomplished?

Answer: hampeRING

I'll let you in on a secret: my limited vocabulary is hampering my completion of this quiz!

10. NOT in any way having to do with family, which word means that something isn't totally peaceful and that there is yet something to be figured?

Answer: botheRING

Don't let any of the quiz bother you. If you don't understand anything never cRINGe from seeking what it means. The answers to questions coming from curiosity are often the things we remember best.

Source: Author mehaul

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