# quizzes

/ˈkwɪzɪz/ (US) · /kwˈɪzɪz/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quizzes
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

short tests or games where you answer questions to see how much you know. They are usually less formal than a big exam.

For teachers: plural form of 'quiz'; refers to brief assessments or competitions consisting of a series of questions designed to test knowledge.

## Examples

- The teacher gives us short quizzes every Friday.
- Many websites offer personality quizzes that claim to reveal your hidden traits based on your favorite colors.
- While formal examinations provide a comprehensive measure of academic progress, frequent low-stakes quizzes can help reinforce memory and identify specific gaps in a student's understanding.

## Pitfalls

- Not "quizes" but "quizzes" — The singular 'quiz' ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel; the consonant must be doubled before adding the plural suffix.

## Usage notes

- The plural is formed by doubling the final 'z' of the singular 'quiz' before adding 'es'.

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