Quiz  /  Word Nerd: Fact or Fiction?

  • 1. 
    Rhode Island, the American state, is named for the Greek island of Rhodes.

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  • 2. 
    Alliteration is the use of repeated sounds for poetic effect.

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  • 3. 
    "Empyreal" means something related to an empire.

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  • 4. 
    English is related to German.

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  • 5. 
    The words chortle and galumph were both invented by Lewis Carroll.

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  • 6. 
    A bespoke piece of clothing is custom-made.

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  • 7. 
    Sanskrit has never had a formal grammar.

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  • 8. 
    The language of the Rom, or Gypsy, people comes from India.

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  • 9. 
    SMS is a signal that means "Help!"

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