quiz

[kwɪz]

quiz Definition

• 1. a test of knowledge, especially a brief, informal test given to students
• 2. an act or instance of quizzing; a questioning
• 3. a competition or game in which players answer questions or solve puzzles

Using quiz: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quiz" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher gave us a quiz on the vocabulary words we learned yesterday.

• Example

  I'm going to take a quiz to see which Hogwarts house I belong to.

• Example

  The pub hosts a weekly trivia quiz every Wednesday night.

quiz Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quiz

• test
• exam
• assessment
• evaluation
• interrogation

Phrases with quiz

• pop quiz

  an unannounced test or quiz, usually given without prior warning

  Example

  The teacher surprised us with a pop quiz on the material we were supposed to read last night.

• quiz show

  a television or radio program in which contestants compete to answer questions or solve puzzles

  Example

  Jeopardy! is a popular quiz show that has been on the air for over 30 years.

• quizmaster

  a person who asks questions in a quiz or game

  Example

  The quizmaster at the pub trivia night was very entertaining and kept the crowd engaged.

Origins of quiz

originated in late 18th century from the Latin word 'quaestio', meaning 'inquiry'

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Summary: quiz in Brief

A 'quiz' [kwɪz] is a test of knowledge, often brief and informal, given to students or individuals. It can also refer to a competition or game in which players answer questions or solve puzzles. Examples include 'The teacher gave us a quiz on the vocabulary words we learned yesterday,' and 'The pub hosts a weekly trivia quiz every Wednesday night.' Phrases include 'pop quiz,' 'quiz show,' and 'quizmaster.'