quiz
A short test or assessment typically used to evaluate knowledge in an informal or academic setting. It often covers a specific topic and may also be used for entertainment, such as in game shows or trivia nights.
Examples
3 of 5We had a quick pop quiz in math class to check our homework.
We had a quick unannounced test in math class to check our homework.
The curriculum includes a weekly quiz to monitor the academic development of each student.
The study plan includes a weekly test to check the academic progress of every student.
I just did a fun online quiz to find out which city I should live in.
I just completed a fun online test to find out which city I should live in.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Q' in Quiz as 'Quick'—it is a quick way to check what you know.
Quick Quiz
The teacher gave us a ____ quiz on the chapter we read yesterday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: pop
Examples
We had a quick pop quiz in math class to check our homework.
everydayWe had a quick unannounced test in math class to check our homework.
The curriculum includes a weekly quiz to monitor the academic development of each student.
formalThe study plan includes a weekly test to check the academic progress of every student.
I just did a fun online quiz to find out which city I should live in.
informalI just completed a fun online test to find out which city I should live in.
Researchers utilized a standardized quiz to measure cognitive recall among the participants.
academicResearchers used a standard test to measure memory recall in the participants.
Management introduced a compliance quiz to ensure all staff members are aware of legal requirements.
businessManagement started a knowledge test to ensure staff know the legal rules.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
pop quiz
a surprise test
quiz night
an evening dedicated to a trivia competition
to quiz someone
to ask someone many questions
Often Confused With
A quiz is usually shorter, less formal, and covers less material than a test.
A questionnaire asks for opinions or data, while a quiz tests knowledge.
Usage Notes
A quiz is typically shorter than an exam or test and is often used to check understanding before moving to a new topic.
Common Mistakes
Remember to double the 'z' when writing the plural form: 'quizzes'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Q' in Quiz as 'Quick'—it is a quick way to check what you know.
Word Origin
Origin unknown, but it first appeared in the late 18th century; legend says a Dublin theatre manager coined it to win a bet that he could invent a nonsense word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, 'pub quizzes' are a popular social tradition where teams compete for prizes in a bar environment.
Quick Quiz
The teacher gave us a ____ quiz on the chapter we read yesterday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: pop
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