Linguistics Quizzes
University Challenge has always been one of my favorite quiz shows ,and I thought it would be fun to compile a list of linguistics-themed quiz questions in the style of that show .
How to Play
• Divide the participants into two teams, ideally.
• Begin by asking a starter question worth 10 points. This is answered individually, and the first person to buzz in gets to respond.
• If the starter question is answered correctly, the player’s team earns 10 points and gets the opportunity to answer 3 bonus questions.
• If the starter question is answered incorrectly, no points are awarded, and if it’s answered before the quizmaster has finished reading the whole question, 5 points will be deducted.
• If a team answers the starter question incorrectly, the opposing team has a chance to respond.
• Bonus questions are a team effort and are worth 5 points each. No points are deducted for incorrect answers.
• If neither team answers the starter question correctly, no bonus questions are awarded, and a new starter question is asked.
• The team with the most points after all the questions have been asked wins.
The quiz itself
Note: the questions are those that are attached to bullet points and the answers are directly below the questions, and are not bullet
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