English quiz

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Sunday, 01 August 2010 10:36

@ sridevi

There is only one common word in English that has five vowels in a row: queueing

am i right?

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Sunday, 01 August 2010 10:46

Yes.. for 5 vowels that is right... So, now I think You can easily tell for 3 vowels.

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Sunday, 01 August 2010 10:54

The word containing 3 vowels in a row is eunoia.

hope am right!!

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:52

What english word means burning wood when you take away the first letter of the word?


Which english word means burning wood when you take away the first letter of the word?

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 13:01

I think it was Member B) B)

Member by isolating M it is Ember

Member ---> M - Ember

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 13:06

That's right Sudha, you got it correct!!

Post another quiz now!! :) :) :)

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 13:08

@sajetharan

More common words with 3 vowels in a row:
beauty
pious

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 16:44

An English word can have 4 of its 5 letters removed and still retain its original pronunciation...


What is it..? :P :P :P

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 18:27

The answer is Queue!! After taking away ueue, it is still pronounced as Q :) :woohoo: :) :woohoo: :)

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 18:45

Absolutely kalyani..

you are correct..


Post a new question. :) :) :)

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 18:53

Thanks Sudha!!

Which 15-letter word is the only word in which letters are not repeated?? :) :) :)

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 19:15

Hmmmm --- I heard this once... :)

It is "Uncopyrightable" :P

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 19:25

Deepti, you got it right!! :woohoo: :) :woohoo: :woohoo:

Now post a question!! :P :P

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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 21:01

what is the longest acronym in english language?It is a Navy term standing for Administrative Command, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet Subordinate Command.

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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 09:58

Sajeetharan, the answer is ADCOMSUBORDCOMPHIBSPAC!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 16:18

"Adcomsubordcomphibspac" is the longest acronym. It is a Navy term standing for Administrative Command, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet Subordinate Command.

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Sunday, 08 August 2010 10:50

what is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters "und."

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Sunday, 08 August 2010 10:52

UNDERGROUND :)

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Sunday, 08 August 2010 10:56

Yes you are right sridevi. Why you are not active on forums now a days?

next question is!
what is the only word in English language with THREE CONSECUTIVE SETS OF DOUBLE LETTERS.

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Sunday, 08 August 2010 11:01

Hi sajeetharan-I think the word has already appeared twice in this thread.

So lets c if others will catch this simple hint and come with the answer..

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