This quiz is about widening words with a variety of meanings – give it a go!
'Go' is one of many, often quite short, English words that can serve a number of different functions and purposes ~ in this case, as a noun or a verb, and each with several shades of meaning.
This Quiz will explore a range of such words.
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Which is the 'odd one out' here, containing an apparent confusion of two common words that sound the same? |
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We loved the book so much that we booked immediately to see the film, when that came out. |
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She doesn't mean to be mean, but she simply can't afford it. |
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You need to put up that notice somewhere obvious so that people will notice it. |
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As a vegetarian, she hoped to meat a nice young man who didn't eat meet. |
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In this group of sentences, which is the only one WITHOUT a mis-spelling? |
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They need more than one man to man the barrier during the rush-hour. |
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The lion may have the loudest raw, but at least his stomach is also powerful enough to eat his meals raw. |
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The wood is a pretty place to walk, but I wood never go there after dark, nor by myself. |
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It holds the game up unnecessarily if someone chooses to go to the bathroom just as it's there go. |
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In which of these sentences is there NOT a successful double use of the same word? |
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The only thing I hate about the beautiful season of autumn, is when our neighbour's big tree leaves most of its leaves all over our garden pathway. |
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He's tried hard this term, but does not seem to have found his stride in our studies. |
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Ring the bell if you want this bus to stop at the next stop. |
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I'll put a small packet of paper tissues into my little case, in case my cold gets the better of me during the journey. |
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In only ONE of these 'punning pairs' there is a mis-spelling; which one? |
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Her personal coach will accompany her to all her competitions, while she is travelling on the team coach. |
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The only problem with him is that he tends to ball at the team if they don't get enough possession of the ball. |
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While she trains in London she will depend on the trains for her commuting, rather than going by car. |
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Meanwhile we are following her progress, and even doing a bit of spread betting: if our pattern of predicted results matches what happens in the matches, we might even make a bit of money! |
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5.
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In only ONE of these 'punning pairs' there is a mis-spelling; which one? |
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'They call it a National Park, but there aren't many spots where you can park your car when you drive there.' |
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Once I've been into town for my haircut, I'll have to hair straight round to the club. |
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To apply for this post, your completed Application Form must be in the post by the end of next week. |
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The team coming in on the next shift tomorrow morning is going to have to shift all that machinery again. |
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Each of these 'Answers' contains a pun, but one of them doesn't really work; which one? |
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Of course I can offer you a lift, but I'd rather leave you to lift that baby-seat into the back of the car. |
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I need to keep an eye on the traffic, but why don't the rest of you keep looking ~ and see whether you can spot a good spot for a picnic? |
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'Waiter, waiter! This coffee tastes like earth!'
'Yes, sir, it was fresh ground only this morning.'
(Ancient English music-hall joke) |
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'Where has the gardener been all day?'
'He's bean digging over the vegetable patch.' |
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Here again there are double uses of words, but ONE of them 'isn't quite right'.
(Some people are discussing the potential decoration of a bedroom for an elderly relative who is coming to live there.) |
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If you decorate the room in light colours, she may not need to spend so long (or so much money) having the light on. |
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Or else you could pick a darker shade, but that won't work so well when the trees outside are in leaf during the summer, and the garden will already be in the shade. |
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Another option would be to install a blind; but if she is nearly blind anyway, it won't make much difference to what she can see. |
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You will probably want curtains to keep the warmth in, but are you certain about the colour scheme? |
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In this passage about a lion ~ him, again! ~ there are no fewer than five words containing virtually identical sounds; ONE of them may have been placed, or spelt, wrongly. Pick the Answer which offers the correct correction!
'By the time the poor lion takes a pause from its hunting, the sweat probably comes pouring from the pores in its paws.' |
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No correction is needed. |
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'Paw' should read 'pore' |
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'Pause' should read 'paws' |
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'Pouring' should read 'poring' |
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9.
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In which of these sentences is the (attempted) use of a noun as a verb, or vice-versa, NOT normal or understandable English? |
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If that machine really isn't ever going to work properly again, surely it's time we ditched it? |
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Let me have another think over the weekend, would you? |
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I'll suitcase the samples, ready for display at the conference. |
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Jason is hoping to branch out into new areas of the business over the coming few months. |
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10.
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A 'final round' of puns (or attempted puns), one of which is decidedly weaker than the rest; which one? |
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If your pet chews the wooden furniture, why not choose stylish metal chairs and tables next time? |
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'Uncle Brad asked for a particular song to be played at his cremation, called 'Smoke gets in your eyes'; but when we got there the priest refused to allow it, telling us all that it was 'holy inappropriate'.' |
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If your feet are suffering after too much walking and shopping, and you have cracked or blistered heels, try our miracle cream: rub it on night and morning, and damaged skin heals within three days ~ else we promise you your money back! |
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'They talk about State Education and other institutions like the National Health; but what with the government interfering the whole time, while never yet putting decent money into them, the only state our schools and hospitals are in these days is a disgrace to any civilised country.' |
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1.
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Which is the 'odd one out' here, containing an apparent confusion of two common words that sound the same? |
|
[ ] |
We loved the book so much that we booked immediately to see the film, when that came out. |
[ ] |
She doesn't mean to be mean, but she simply can't afford it. |
[ ] |
You need to put up that notice somewhere obvious so that people will notice it. |
[x] |
As a vegetarian, she hoped to meat a nice young man who didn't eat meet. |
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2.
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In this group of sentences, which is the only one WITHOUT a mis-spelling? |
|
[x] |
They need more than one man to man the barrier during the rush-hour. |
[ ] |
The lion may have the loudest raw, but at least his stomach is also powerful enough to eat his meals raw. |
[ ] |
The wood is a pretty place to walk, but I wood never go there after dark, nor by myself. |
[ ] |
It holds the game up unnecessarily if someone chooses to go to the bathroom just as it's there go. |
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3.
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In which of these sentences is there NOT a successful double use of the same word? |
|
[ ] |
The only thing I hate about the beautiful season of autumn, is when our neighbour's big tree leaves most of its leaves all over our garden pathway. |
[x] |
He's tried hard this term, but does not seem to have found his stride in our studies. |
[ ] |
Ring the bell if you want this bus to stop at the next stop. |
[ ] |
I'll put a small packet of paper tissues into my little case, in case my cold gets the better of me during the journey. |
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4.
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In only ONE of these 'punning pairs' there is a mis-spelling; which one? |
|
[ ] |
Her personal coach will accompany her to all her competitions, while she is travelling on the team coach. |
[x] |
The only problem with him is that he tends to ball at the team if they don't get enough possession of the ball. |
[ ] |
While she trains in London she will depend on the trains for her commuting, rather than going by car. |
[ ] |
Meanwhile we are following her progress, and even doing a bit of spread betting: if our pattern of predicted results matches what happens in the matches, we might even make a bit of money! |
|
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5.
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In only ONE of these 'punning pairs' there is a mis-spelling; which one? |
|
[ ] |
'They call it a National Park, but there aren't many spots where you can park your car when you drive there.' |
[x] |
Once I've been into town for my haircut, I'll have to hair straight round to the club. |
[ ] |
To apply for this post, your completed Application Form must be in the post by the end of next week. |
[ ] |
The team coming in on the next shift tomorrow morning is going to have to shift all that machinery again. |
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6.
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Each of these 'Answers' contains a pun, but one of them doesn't really work; which one? |
|
[ ] |
Of course I can offer you a lift, but I'd rather leave you to lift that baby-seat into the back of the car. |
[ ] |
I need to keep an eye on the traffic, but why don't the rest of you keep looking ~ and see whether you can spot a good spot for a picnic? |
[ ] |
'Waiter, waiter! This coffee tastes like earth!'
'Yes, sir, it was fresh ground only this morning.'
(Ancient English music-hall joke) |
[x] |
'Where has the gardener been all day?'
'He's bean digging over the vegetable patch.' |
|
|
7.
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Here again there are double uses of words, but ONE of them 'isn't quite right'.
(Some people are discussing the potential decoration of a bedroom for an elderly relative who is coming to live there.) |
|
[ ] |
If you decorate the room in light colours, she may not need to spend so long (or so much money) having the light on. |
[ ] |
Or else you could pick a darker shade, but that won't work so well when the trees outside are in leaf during the summer, and the garden will already be in the shade. |
[ ] |
Another option would be to install a blind; but if she is nearly blind anyway, it won't make much difference to what she can see. |
[x] |
You will probably want curtains to keep the warmth in, but are you certain about the colour scheme? |
|
|
8.
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In this passage about a lion ~ him, again! ~ there are no fewer than five words containing virtually identical sounds; ONE of them may have been placed, or spelt, wrongly. Pick the Answer which offers the correct correction!
'By the time the poor lion takes a pause from its hunting, the sweat probably comes pouring from the pores in its paws.' |
|
[x] |
No correction is needed. |
[ ] |
'Paw' should read 'pore' |
[ ] |
'Pause' should read 'paws' |
[ ] |
'Pouring' should read 'poring' |
|
|
9.
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In which of these sentences is the (attempted) use of a noun as a verb, or vice-versa, NOT normal or understandable English? |
|
[ ] |
If that machine really isn't ever going to work properly again, surely it's time we ditched it? |
[ ] |
Let me have another think over the weekend, would you? |
[x] |
I'll suitcase the samples, ready for display at the conference. |
[ ] |
Jason is hoping to branch out into new areas of the business over the coming few months. |
|
|
10.
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A 'final round' of puns (or attempted puns), one of which is decidedly weaker than the rest; which one? |
|
[ ] |
If your pet chews the wooden furniture, why not choose stylish metal chairs and tables next time? |
[ ] |
'Uncle Brad asked for a particular song to be played at his cremation, called 'Smoke gets in your eyes'; but when we got there the priest refused to allow it, telling us all that it was 'holy inappropriate'.' |
[ ] |
If your feet are suffering after too much walking and shopping, and you have cracked or blistered heels, try our miracle cream: rub it on night and morning, and damaged skin heals within three days ~ else we promise you your money back! |
[x] |
'They talk about State Education and other institutions like the National Health; but what with the government interfering the whole time, while never yet putting decent money into them, the only state our schools and hospitals are in these days is a disgrace to any civilised country.' |
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