What do you know of the English language?

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Master Your English Knowledge

Test your knowledge of the English language with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts and challenge your understanding of this global lingua franca.

  • Explore linguistic trivia
  • Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions
  • Learn something new!
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by LearningWord125
The two most popular words in English are I and you.
True
False
English is the official language of The United States of America.
False. The USA doesn't have an official language.
False. Spanish is also an official language.
True.
There are words without vowels in English
False, every syllable needs a vowel
True, this is possible in English
The first English dictionary was written...
In 1655
In 1755
In 1855
In 1955
The word ‘set’ has more definitions in the dictionary.
False "get" has more definitions
False "take" has more definitions
True.
English has grammatical gender.
False.
True.
English has more words than most languages.
False, Chinese mandarin has more words.
True.
"-ough" in the words cough, though, rough have different pronunciations.
False, it sounds different
True, it sounds the same
The word "clip" has two opposite meanings.
True, it's called contronymy
False, this is not possible in any language
True, it's called adversative
 
More English words begin with the letter "s"
False, they start with -e
True for consonants
It's a fact
Some words exist only in plural form.
True for binoculars, scissors
True for bus, shorts, economics
False
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