Quizz vs. Quiz: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 17, 2023
"Quizz" is incorrect; the correct spelling is "Quiz," a short test or game to gauge knowledge.
Which is correct: Quizz or Quiz
How to spell Quiz?
Quizz is Incorrect
Quiz is Correct
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Key Differences
Note that "Quiz" has only one 'z' to remember the correct spelling.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 16, 2023
Associate "Quiz" with "quick," as they both start with “qu” and are short forms of assessment.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 16, 2023
Visualize a single zigzag line to remember the single 'z' in "Quiz."
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Oct 16, 2023
Think of "Quiz" as a concise word, both in meaning and spelling.
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Oct 16, 2023
Practice writing "Quiz" to reinforce memory of the correct spelling.
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
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Quizz and Quiz Definitions
Quiz
Quiz can mean to question or interrogate someone.
The journalist decided to quiz the mayor about the new policy.
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Oct 01, 2023
Quiz
Quiz implies a brief, sudden, and informal test or assessment.
The teacher gave a pop quiz to check the students' understanding of the lesson.
Harlon Moss
Oct 01, 2023
Quiz
Quiz refers to a short test to assess knowledge or learning.
The students prepared for the upcoming quiz.
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Oct 01, 2023
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Quiz
Quiz can be an informal interrogation or examination.
The detective gave the suspect a quick quiz about his whereabouts.
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Oct 01, 2023
Quiz
Quiz denotes a form of game or competition where knowledge is tested.
We enjoy participating in the weekly trivia quiz at the local pub.
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Oct 01, 2023
Quiz
To question (someone), especially closely or repeatedly
"His searching questions as he quizzed me on my work made me tongue-tied at first" (Susan Sellers).
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
To test the knowledge of by posing questions
Quizzed the class on state capitals.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
A competition in the answering of questions.
We came second in the pub quiz.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
(education) A school examination of less importance, or of greater brevity, than others given in the same course.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
To hoax; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
An exercise, or a course of exercises, conducted as a coaching or as an examination.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
To puzzle; to banter; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.
He quizzed unmercifully all the men in the room.
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Sep 29, 2023
Quiz
Examine someone's knowledge of something;
The teacher tests us every week
We got quizzed on French irregular verbs
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Sep 29, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Quiz?
The vowel “a” is used as the indefinite article before words beginning with a consonant sound, so it’s “a quiz.”
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
Which preposition is used with Quiz?
"On" is commonly used, as in "quiz on a topic."
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Quiz?
Any conjunction can be used with "quiz," depending on the sentence structure.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Is Quiz an abstract noun?
Yes, when "quiz" represents an instance of quizzing or testing, it is abstract.
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Oct 16, 2023
What is the root word of Quiz?
The origin of "quiz" is uncertain, so it doesn’t have a known root word.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
Why is it called Quiz?
The origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have been called "Quiz" as it denotes a short and quick assessment.
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Oct 16, 2023
What is the verb form of Quiz?
The verb form is also "quiz," meaning to interrogate or question.
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Oct 16, 2023
Which article is used with Quiz?
"A" or "the" can be used with "quiz," depending on the context.
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Oct 16, 2023
Is Quiz a noun or adjective?
"Quiz" is a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
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Oct 16, 2023
Is Quiz a vowel or consonant?
The word "quiz" contains both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
How do we divide Quiz into syllables?
"Quiz" is a one-syllable word and cannot be divided.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Which determiner is used with Quiz?
Determiners like “this,” “that,” “my,” “our,” etc., can be used with "quiz," depending on context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
What is the third form of Quiz?
The third form is "quizzed" when used as a verb.
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Oct 16, 2023
How is Quiz used in a sentence?
"The teacher decided to conduct a quiz to assess the students' understanding of the chapter."
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Oct 16, 2023
Is the Quiz term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in specific contexts.
Janet White
Oct 16, 2023
What is the second form of Quiz?
The second form is "quizzed" when used as a verb.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Quiz?
The single syllable in "quiz" is stressed.
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Oct 16, 2023
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