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Reduplication Words

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Instructions: Words formed by repetition like zigzag, mishmash, and riffraff

  1. 1.

    Which reduplication word means a state of noisy confusion or chaos?

    A
    Zigzag
    B
    Hurly-burly
    C
    Seesaw
    D
    Ping-pong
  2. 2.

    What does the reduplication word 'mishmash' mean?

    A
    A fabric pattern
    B
    A dance style
    C
    A confused mixture or jumble
    D
    A type of soup
  3. 3.

    The word 'riffraff' refers to which of the following?

    A
    A musical technique
    B
    A card game
    C
    Disreputable or undesirable people
    D
    A type of fabric
  4. 4.

    Which reduplication word describes a sharp, back-and-forth course or pattern?

    A
    Tick-tock
    B
    Zigzag
    C
    Flip-flop
    D
    Clip-clop
  5. 5.

    What is a 'knick-knack'?

    A
    A small worthless ornament or trinket
    B
    A knock at the door
    C
    A children's game
    D
    A type of bread
  6. 6.

    The word 'flimflam' is best defined as:

    A
    A cooking technique
    B
    Nonsensical or deceptive talk; a swindle
    C
    A light fabric
    D
    A type of dance
  7. 7.

    Which reduplication word means idle talk or gossip?

    A
    Flip-flop
    B
    Pitter-patter
    C
    Chit-chat
    D
    Ding-dong
  8. 8.

    'Helter-skelter' means to do something in which manner?

    A
    Slowly and carefully
    B
    With great precision
    C
    In a hasty and confused manner
    D
    In alphabetical order
  9. 9.

    What does the reduplication word 'wishy-washy' describe?

    A
    A laundry technique
    B
    Lacking strength of character or determination
    C
    A type of weather
    D
    Very clean
  10. 10.

    The word 'hodgepodge' refers to:

    A
    A type of hedge
    B
    A garden tool
    C
    A cooking pot
    D
    A confused mixture or jumble
  11. 11.

    Which reduplication word imitates the sound of a clock?

    A
    Ding-dong
    B
    Tick-tock
    C
    Pitter-patter
    D
    Clip-clop
  12. 12.

    What does 'nitty-gritty' mean?

    A
    A rough texture
    B
    The most important aspects or practical details
    C
    A type of sand
    D
    A cleaning product
  13. 13.

    The reduplication word 'dilly-dally' means to:

    A
    Plant flowers
    B
    Work hard
    C
    Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
    D
    Cook slowly
  14. 14.

    What is a 'hubbub'?

    A
    A type of hat
    B
    A loud, confused noise or commotion
    C
    A wheel center
    D
    A dance move
  15. 15.

    Which reduplication word means cheap, showy, or of poor quality?

    A
    Namby-pamby
    B
    Tittle-tattle
    C
    Hoity-toity
    D
    Razzle-dazzle

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