English Word Records
1 / 15From the shortest to the most versatile, English words hold some fascinating records. How many of these word record-holders do you know?
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Which single letter is considered a complete word in English and is also the shortest sentence ('I')?
About English Word Records
From the shortest to the most versatile, English words hold some fascinating records. How many of these word record-holders do you know? English Word Records packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which single letter is considered a complete word in English and is also the shortest sentence ('I')?
Answer: Both A and I
2. Which word has the most definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary?
Answer: Set
3. What is the most commonly used word in written English?
Answer: The
4. Which is the most commonly used letter in English?
Answer: E
5. What is the least commonly used letter in English?
Answer: Z
Frequently asked questions
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, English Word Records fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in English Word Records?
English Word Records 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.
Is English Word Records free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including English Word Records — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
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