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Quiz about Emoticons Before They Were Graphic

Emoticons - Before They Were Graphic Quiz

Emoticons can be used to add expression to a text message. Originally, they were all constructed from characters on the keyboard. I have based this quiz on Western style emoticons.

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

Author
mlcmlc

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1537

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (10/10), drwinsac (10/10), Guest 209 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which text emoticon could be used to convey a smile? Hint

:-(=)

: - )

(((H)))

(:-(

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Question 2 of 10

2. Can you select the text emoticon which could be used to relate a frown? Hint

X-(

: - (

> : )

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Question 3 of 10

3. Are you able to single out one of the following text emoticons that could be used to suggest laughing? Hint

: - D

B - )

( )

:-r

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following text emoticons could announce that the sender is napping? Hint

?-(

~.~

=^.^=

:-!

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Question 5 of 10

5. How might a sender create a text emoticon to signify crying? Hint

: (

][

: = (

: ' (

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to textually send a kiss to someone? Hint

~,~

( )

: - ) *

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the text emoticons below actually originated in the funny papers to represent swearing. Can you spot which one? Hint

( - )

:- )

@%&$%&

#-o

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you receive this text emoticon in email the sender is telling you that he/she has been staring at the screen too long. Hint

':-)

:-))

%-)

[:]

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to suggest a wink? Hint

X-(

#-)

/ : - )

'-)

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Question 10 of 10

10. If I wanted to send you a text emoticon rose, which of these symbols would I choose? Hint

%--

#--

@)-;-'---

<>--;--

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which text emoticon could be used to convey a smile?

Answer: : - )

These are written with and without noses, mustaches, and/or sunglasses. The (:-( is very unhappy. The (((H))) is a big hug. The :-(=) is bucktoothed.

2. Can you select the text emoticon which could be used to relate a frown?

Answer: : - (

The X-( is angry. The >:) is evil. The =O is shocked.

3. Are you able to single out one of the following text emoticons that could be used to suggest laughing?

Answer: : - D

The () is a hug. The B-) is a smile with shades. The :-r is a tongue sticking out.

4. Which of the following text emoticons could announce that the sender is napping?

Answer: ~.~

The ?-( is a black eye. The =^.^= is a cat. The :-! is foot in mouth.

5. How might a sender create a text emoticon to signify crying?

Answer: : ' (

The :( and :=( are frowns. The ][ is back-to-back.

6. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to textually send a kiss to someone?

Answer: : - ) *

The ~.~ is napping. The * is an asterisk. The () is a hug.

7. One of the text emoticons below actually originated in the funny papers to represent swearing. Can you spot which one?

Answer: @%&$%&

So, :-) is a smile. The #-o is Doh!. The (-) is needs a haircut.

8. If you receive this text emoticon in email the sender is telling you that he/she has been staring at the screen too long.

Answer: %-)

The :-)) is really happy. The [:] is robot. The ':-) is sweating.

9. Which of the following text emoticons could be used to suggest a wink?

Answer: '-)

The X-( is mad. The /:-) is a Frenchman with a beret. The #-) is blinking.

10. If I wanted to send you a text emoticon rose, which of these symbols would I choose?

Answer: @)-;-'---

I've also seen @)--'--'-- or @>+--+-- or @>-->-- or @~)~~~. You get the idea. The other choices here are just made up.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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