quiz (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kwɪz/

Definition

A short test of knowledge about a particular subject.

Examples

• The game show featured a quick quiz about history.

• She studied hard for the pop quiz in math class.

• He got all the answers right on the online quiz.

How to Use quiz

quiz on (prepositional phrase)

To ask questions about a specific topic. — "The teacher will quiz us on the vocabulary words."

quiz about (prepositional phrase)

To ask questions concerning a particular subject or person. — "He quizzed me about my trip to Japan."

Synonyms of quiz

Words with a similar meaning to quiz:

• test
• exam
• assessment
• inquiry

Antonyms of quiz

Words with the opposite meaning to quiz:

• answer
• knowledge

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