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There are 5 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'ey'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'ey' include Abbey, Journey, Key. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Abbey Noun Journey Noun, Verb Key Noun, Adjective, Verb Macartney Proper Noun (surname) Rabbiteye Noun

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1. What part(s) of speech can the word 'journey' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

2. 'Rabbiteye' is pronounced:

RAB-bit-yay RAB-it-EYE rab-BYTE RAH-bit-ay

3. How is the word 'abbey' correctly pronounced?

uh-BEE AY-bee AB-ee AB-ay

4. Where does rabbiteye blueberry thrive?

Alpine meadows Arctic tundra The hot, humid Southeast Desert dunes

5. How many syllables does 'rabbiteye' have?

Two Four One Three

6. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

We began our journey to the mountains. We began our journey to going to the mountains. We began a journey trip to the mountains. We journeyed a trip to the mountains.

7. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He found the key for the door. He found the key to the door. He found the key at the door. He found the key on the door.

8. What does the noun 'abbey' refer to?

The male leader of a monastery A complex of buildings for a monastic community A type of medieval prayer A bishop's territory

9. What ritual did Macartney famously refuse to perform?

A tea ceremony A military salute A river blessing The kowtow

10. Which spelling is correct?

abey abby abbey abbee

11. Which word is an antonym for 'journey' (in the sense of arrival)?

Departure Destination Travel Transit

12. The famous rabbiteye variety 'Tifblue' was released in:

Georgia's breeding program Maine Holland Chile

13. What does it mean to be 'keyed up'?

To be physically locked in To be in a state of nervous excitement To have your keys stolen To type very fast

14. What does the phrase 'emotional journey' mean?

A trip that makes you cry A process of psychological change and growth A roller coaster ride A physical trip to a therapist

15. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of the quiet, secluded abbey?

Monastery Convent Metropolis Chapel

16. What part(s) of speech can the word 'key' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Adjective Noun, Adjective, and Verb

17. As a modifier, 'rabbiteye' stays:

Plural: rabbiteyes berries Singular: rabbiteye berries Hyphenated: rabbit-eye berries Capitalized: Rabbiteye berries

18. The botanical name of rabbiteye blueberry is:

Rosa canina Fragaria vesca Prunus persica Vaccinium virgatum

19. Who led the first British diplomatic embassy to China?

Lord Macartney Lord Amherst Lord Napier Lord Elgin

20. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'journey'?

Journey weather Safe journey Journey metal Journey speed

21. The Macartney rose is what kind of plant?

A desert cactus A tidal marsh grass A white climbing rose A thornless shrub

22. How is the word 'key' pronounced in American English?

KAY KEE (rhyming with see) KIH KIGH

23. What is the origin of the word 'journey'?

Greek for 'sea voyage' French/Latin for 'a day's travel' German for 'a difficult path' Old English for 'a group ride'

24. How did the Qing court regard the Macartney Embassy?

As a tribute mission from a distant vassal As an equal partner As a religious pilgrimage As a military alliance

25. What does the surname Macartney originally mean?

Son of little Art Son of the carpenter Keeper of the gate Friend of the sea

26. Where did Macartney meet the Qianlong Emperor?

Canton Macao The Forbidden City in Beijing Chengde

27. What is the difference between a 'journey' and a 'trip'?

They are identical. A trip is short and physical; a journey is long and often metaphorical. A journey is by water only. A trip is always metaphorical.

28. Where does the Macartney surname come from?

Normandy Wales Cornwall Ulster in Northern Ireland

29. Which sentence uses 'abbey' grammatically and contextually correctly?

We visited the abbey on the hill. The abbey led the monks in prayer. She was appointed abbey. The Buddhist abbey was beautiful.

30. From which language does the root of 'abbey' (abba) originate?

Latin Greek Aramaic Hebrew

31. Which sentence uses 'journey' correctly?

I am journeying to go to work. I read a book during the train journey. I wrote in my journey. That was a journey to the grocery store.

32. Which of the following is a synonym for 'key' when referring to a solution?

Lock Barrier Answer Block

33. Which word is an antonym for 'key' when used as an adjective meaning 'important'?

Crucial Trivial Vital Essential

34. 'Rabbiteye' most commonly refers to:

A rabbit breed A southern blueberry type A type of fence A rabbit disease

35. Which syllable of Macartney carries the stress?

The second: muh-KART-nee The first: MAC-art-nee The third: mac-art-NEE All three equally

36. How many syllables does Macartney have?

One Two Three Four

37. Why do the words 'journey' and 'journal' share a similar spelling?

They are the same word. They both come from a root meaning 'daily'. Journalists only write about journeys. It is a linguistic coincidence.

38. Which sentence is correct?

Rabbiteye blueberries are ripening. We planted rabbiteyes blueberry. The rabbit eye blueberry grows tall. She bought a Rabbiteye tree.

39. Which spelling is standard in catalogs?

rabbit-eye rabbit eye rabbiteye rabbit's eye

40. What is the difference between an abbey and a cathedral?

They are the same thing. An abbey is led by an abbot; a cathedral is led by a bishop. An abbey is larger than a cathedral. A cathedral is for monks; an abbey is for the public.

41. Which word is the male human leader of an abbey?

Abbess Abbot Priest Bishop

42. Why is the berry called 'rabbiteye'?

Rabbits planted it It grows in burrows Its crown looks like a rabbit's eye It was found by a rabbit

43. What does the phrase 'key in' mean as a verb?

To physically hit someone To enter data into a computer To lock a door securely To ignore a problem

44. What is the correct plural form of 'abbey'?

abbey abbeys abbies abbeyes

45. How is the word 'journey' pronounced?

JUR-nay jur-NEE JUR-nee JOR-nee

46. What is the origin of the word 'key'?

Old English 'cǣg' Latin 'clavis' Greek 'kleis' French 'clef'

47. Which word is a close spelling cousin of Macartney?

Mackenzie McCartney McDonald Macbeth

48. Is 'abbey' a common word in modern everyday speech?

Yes, very common. Only in Catholic countries. No, it is mostly historical or touristic. Only in legal documents.

49. Which preposition correctly completes: 'Communication is the key ___ a good marriage.'

for in to at

50. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'key'?

Key weather Key role Key metal Key gravity