Quiz

Pronunciation: /kwɪz/

Definitions of quiz

noun a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams

Example Sentences

A1 I have a quiz on animals tomorrow.

A2 The quiz was about famous historical figures.

B1 She aced the quiz on geography.

B2 The quiz included both multiple choice and short answer questions.

C1 The quiz challenged even the most knowledgeable students.

C2 The quiz was designed to test critical thinking skills.

Examples of quiz in a Sentence

formal The professor decided to administer a quiz to test the students' understanding of the material.

informal I heard there's a quiz in math class tomorrow, so make sure you study!

slang I totally bombed that quiz, I didn't study at all.

figurative Life can sometimes feel like a pop quiz, throwing unexpected challenges our way.

Grammatical Forms of quiz

• past tense: quizzed
• plural: quizzes
• comparative: more quizzy
• superlative: most quizzy
• present tense: quiz
• future tense: will quiz
• perfect tense: have quizzed
• continuous tense: is quizzing
• singular: quiz
• positive degree: quiz
• infinitive: to quiz
• gerund: quizzing
• participle: quizzed

Origin and Evolution of quiz

First Known Use: 1782 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'quiz' is believed to have originated as a slang term at the end of the 18th century in Britain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a practical joke or hoax, the meaning of 'quiz' evolved over time to refer to a test or examination of knowledge, and eventually to a short informal assessment or competition.