Animal Words in English
1 / 15English is full of words that contain hidden animal names or come from animals. Can you spot the creatures lurking in these words and phrases?
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Which animal is hidden inside the word 'catastrophe'?
About Animal Words in English
Animal Words in English is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. English is full of words that contain hidden animal names or come from animals. Can you spot the creatures lurking in these words and phrases? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which animal is hidden inside the word 'catastrophe'?
Answer: Cat
2. The word 'muscle' comes from the Latin word for which animal?
Answer: Little mouse
3. Which animal is hidden in the word 'therapist'?
Answer: Rat
4. The word 'canary' is related to which animal in its Latin origin ('Canariae Insulae')?
Answer: Dog
5. Which animal is hiding in the word 'scowl'?
Answer: Owl
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Animal Words in English has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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