Vocabulary and Language Usage Quiz

Explore linguistic concepts with this lexicon quiz. From onomatopoeia to malapropism, challenge your knowledge in 15 questions.

#1

What does the term 'onomatopoeia' refer to?

A word that imitates the sound it represents
A word that has multiple meanings
A word with a silent letter
A word that changes meaning over time
#2

What is the term for a word that is spelled the same forwards and backwards?

Palindrome
Anagram
Antonym
Homonym
#3

What is the term for a word that is formed by combining parts of two different words?

Neologism
Acronym
Portmanteau
Antonym
#4

What is the term for a word that is created by rearranging the letters of another word?

Palindrome
Anagram
Antonym
Homonym
#5

What is the term for a word that sounds like the noise it is describing?

Palindrome
Anagram
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
#6

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'ubiquitous'?

Common
Scarce
Prevalent
Pervasive
#7

What is a 'portmanteau'?

A large suitcase
A type of hat
A blend of two or more words
A type of musical instrument
#8

Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?

House
Dog
Flock
Fast
#9

What is a 'malapropism'?

A type of dance
A humorous misuse of a word
A form of poetry
A cooking technique
#10

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

Bear (animal) and Bear (to carry)
Two and Too
Sea and See
To and Two
#11

What does the word 'sesquipedalian' mean?

Someone who speaks multiple languages fluently
A long-winded or polysyllabic word
A person who is excessively talkative
A type of ancient manuscript
#12

What is the difference between 'eloquent' and 'articulate'?

There is no difference; they are synonyms
Eloquent refers to speaking well, while articulate refers to writing well
Articulate refers to speaking well, while eloquent refers to writing well
Eloquent refers to clear speech, while articulate refers to clear writing
#13

What does 'anachronism' refer to in language?

A word that sounds like another word
A word with multiple meanings
A word that is out of its proper time period
A word that is derived from Greek mythology
#14

What is the term for a word that is the opposite in meaning to another word?

Synonym
Homonym
Antonym
Onomatopoeia
#15

What is the meaning of the phrase 'in flagrante delicto'?

In public
In private
In the act of committing an offense
In a state of confusion

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