Oxymorons Quiz
1 / 15Identify the oxymoron in each sentence or pick the correct oxymoron
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Which of the following is an oxymoron?
About Oxymorons Quiz
Oxymorons Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Identify the oxymoron in each sentence or pick the correct oxymoron 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 of the following is an oxymoron?
Answer: Loud silence
2. Identify the oxymoron: 'It was an open secret that the company was struggling.'
Answer: Open secret
3. Which phrase is an oxymoron commonly used in everyday speech?
Answer: Pretty ugly
4. What makes a phrase an oxymoron?
Answer: It combines two contradictory terms
5. Which of these is an oxymoron?
Answer: Bittersweet
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How many questions are in Oxymorons Quiz?
Oxymorons Quiz 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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Most players finish Oxymorons Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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