Word Associations Quiz
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What do the words 'spring,' 'fall,' and 'bank' have in common?
About Word Associations Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Word Associations Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Find the common link between word groups Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What do the words 'spring,' 'fall,' and 'bank' have in common?
Answer: They each have multiple unrelated meanings
2. What links the words 'bark,' 'trunk,' and 'limb'?
Answer: They can all refer to parts of a tree and parts of the body
3. What word can precede 'light,' 'shine,' and 'burn'?
Answer: Sun
4. What connects 'diamond,' 'club,' and 'heart'?
Answer: They are all playing card suits
5. What word can follow 'black,' 'blue,' and 'straw'?
Answer: Berry
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
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, Word Associations Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Word Associations Quiz?
Word Associations 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.
Is Word Associations Quiz free to play?
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How long does Word Associations Quiz take?
Most players finish Word Associations 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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