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The Ultimate Spelling Bee Quiz | English

Not unusual words, everyday words that always require a quick check of the dictionary for correct spelling.

A multiple-choice quiz by nutmeglad. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nutmeglad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,970

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
24609

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. An adjective describing something that will burn. How do you spell in-FLAM-a-bull? Hint

inflamable

inflamabel

inflammible

inflammable

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Question 2 of 10

2. A noun, it's the tube that runs from the pharynx to the stomach. Spell ih-SOFF-ah-guss. (American spelling) Hint

esophagus

esophigus

eusophagus

esophogus

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Question 3 of 10

3. A noun, this stringed instrument is most associated with America's 50th state. Spell yew-ka-LAY-lee. Hint

ukalele

just uke

ukulale

ukulele

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Question 4 of 10

4. An adjective meaning "intended to teach", which is the correct spelling for dye-DACK-tick? Hint

dydactic

didactac

didactyc

didactic

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Question 5 of 10

5. A noun from our French friends, it's basically an egg pie. How do you spell KHEESH? Hint

quiche

guiche

quich

guich

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Question 6 of 10

6. And speaking of words, this one comes from our friends "across the pond" (UK). It's a word that means a line of people. Which is the proper British spelling of KEW? Hint

quque

cue

que

queue

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a noun, it's a beautiful blue stone worn in western jewelry. How do you spell TER-kwoise? Hint

tourguise

tourquise

turquise

turquoise

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ever been to tal-ah-HASS-see, the capital of Florida? Ever spelled it? Hint

Talahassee

Tallahasse

Tallahasee

Tallahassee

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Question 9 of 10

9. If one is adept at writing or speaking, s/he has mastered the art of RET-tor-rick. So how do you spell ret-TOR-ah-cull? Hint

retorical

rhetorical

rhetoric

rhetoricle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, if you dis-SPIZE something - anchovy pizzas, e.g. - you detest it. How do you spell this powerful word? Hint

despise

despize

dispise

dispize

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An adjective describing something that will burn. How do you spell in-FLAM-a-bull?

Answer: inflammable

Inflammable can also be used to describe an easily excitable person.

2. A noun, it's the tube that runs from the pharynx to the stomach. Spell ih-SOFF-ah-guss. (American spelling)

Answer: esophagus

Sometimes referred to as the gullet, it's the actual location where "heartburn" occurs. A regional variant spelling is "oesophagus" but that wasn't one of the possible answers.

3. A noun, this stringed instrument is most associated with America's 50th state. Spell yew-ka-LAY-lee.

Answer: ukulele

Yes, uke is short for ukulele but it doesn't fit the pronunciation given. Even so, that's how I'd spell it if I didn't have a dictionary.

4. An adjective meaning "intended to teach", which is the correct spelling for dye-DACK-tick?

Answer: didactic

The word has taken on a connotation of describing someone or something that's teaching in a "preachy" way.

5. A noun from our French friends, it's basically an egg pie. How do you spell KHEESH?

Answer: quiche

Mix 3-4 eggs with cream, add some fresh veggies, pour into a pie crust and bake at 350 degrees until the top browns. Test for doneness with a knife. That's an easy recipe KHEESH.

6. And speaking of words, this one comes from our friends "across the pond" (UK). It's a word that means a line of people. Which is the proper British spelling of KEW?

Answer: queue

A queue is also a term for a hair braid. By the way, indeed, cue fits the pronunciation but it isn't a line of people.

7. As a noun, it's a beautiful blue stone worn in western jewelry. How do you spell TER-kwoise?

Answer: turquoise

A variant spelling is turquois but that wasn't one of the answers.

8. Ever been to tal-ah-HASS-see, the capital of Florida? Ever spelled it?

Answer: Tallahassee

It must take new residents a bit of time to learn the correct spelling. Long-time Tallahassee residents (Tallahassiacs?, Tallahassians?) have somewhat of an advantage here.

9. If one is adept at writing or speaking, s/he has mastered the art of RET-tor-rick. So how do you spell ret-TOR-ah-cull?

Answer: rhetorical

e.g.,"Are you sorry you took this quiz?"

10. Finally, if you dis-SPIZE something - anchovy pizzas, e.g. - you detest it. How do you spell this powerful word?

Answer: despise

More than dislike, hate and even loathe, it describes the feelings aroused when anchovies ARE on the pizza.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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