How many words contain the sequence 'qu'?

There are 6 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'qu'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'qu'?

Some common words containing 'qu' include Quality, Question, Quick. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Quality Noun, Adjective Question Noun, Verb Quick Adjective, Adverb Quiet Adjective, Noun, Verb Quote Verb, Noun Unique Adjective

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1. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'quote'?

Quote weather Direct quote Quote metal Quote gravity

2. What does the phrase 'unique to' mean?

Similar to Different from Exclusive to Better than

3. What is the direct antonym of 'quality' when focusing on amount vs. standard?

Standard Quantity Grade Attribute

4. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

I have an unique idea. I have a unique idea. I have the most unique idea. I have a very unique idea.

5. What does it mean to 'quiet down'?

To make a loud noise To become less noisy or active To fall asleep To leave a room

6. What is the origin of the word 'question'?

Latin 'quaestio' (a seeking) Greek 'questia' (a test) French 'quesir' (to find) German 'frage' (to ask)

7. What is the difference between 'quick' and 'fast'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Quick is for brief actions; fast is for sustained speed. Quick is for objects; fast is for people. Quick is formal; fast is informal.

8. What part(s) of speech can the word 'quote' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

9. Which word is an antonym for 'question' when referring to an inquiry?

Doubt Issue Answer Query

10. Which sentence uses 'quiet' correctly as an adverb?

He spoke quiet. He quietly spoke. He quiet spoke. He spoke more quiet.

11. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'question'?

Make a question Do a question Ask a question Take a question

12. Historically, 'unique' comes from the Latin word for what number?

Zero One Two Many

13. How is the word 'quiet' pronounced in American English?

KWIT (rhyming with sit) KWYT (rhyming with quit) KWY-it (two syllables, rhyming with diet) KEE-et

14. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'quick'?

Quick weather Quick fix Quick metal Quick gravity

15. What did the word 'quick' originally mean in Old English?

Fast Sharp Alive or living Small

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

Noun only Adjective only Noun and Adjective Verb and Noun

17. What does the phrase 'peace and quiet' mean?

A loud argument A state of tranquility and freedom from noise A secret meeting A noisy celebration

18. What is the origin of the word 'quality'?

Latin 'quantitas' (amount) Latin 'qualitas' (of what kind) Greek 'qualos' (good) French 'qualité' (trait)

19. How is the word 'quality' pronounced in American English?

kwol-IH-tee kwol-ih-TEE KWOL-ih-tee (stress first syllable) KWAH-lih-tay

20. What does the phrase 'quality over quantity' mean?

It is better to have a lot of cheap things It is better to have a few good things than many bad things Quality is not important Quantity is always better

21. Which preposition correctly completes: 'I have a question ___ the new schedule.'

on to about for

22. What does the phrase 'quote unquote' mean in spoken English?

A very long quotation Spoken quotation marks around a word A misquote A formal price estimate

23. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'quiet'?

Quiet weather Peace and quiet Quiet metal Quiet speed

24. Why is it incorrect to say 'very unique' in strict formal grammar?

Because 'unique' is a noun Because 'unique' is an absolute adjective Because 'very' is informal Because it sounds French

25. What is the formal noun form of 'quote' preferred in academic writing?

Quoter Quotable Quotation Quotient

26. What does a 'rhetorical question' mean?

A question that requires a yes/no answer A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer A question about public speaking A very difficult question

27. Which word is an antonym for 'quality' when describing a product's standard?

Excellence Merit Inferiority Value

28. Which word is an antonym for 'quiet'?

Silent Still Loud Calm

29. What is the difference between 'quote' and 'paraphrase'?

They mean the same thing. Quote reproduces exact words; paraphrase rewrites in your own words. Paraphrase reproduces exact words; quote summarizes. Quote is only for prices.

30. Choose the sentence that uses 'unique' correctly in formal writing.

It was an unique experience. It was a unique experience. It was a very unique experience. It was a more unique experience.

31. Which word is an antonym for 'quick'?

Rapid Swift Slow Brisk

32. Which word is an antonym for 'quote' when referring to reproducing words?

Cite Paraphrase Reference Estimate

33. What is the correct preposition to use in this sentence: 'This tradition is unique ___ this village.'?

for in to with

34. Which sentence uses 'quality' correctly to mean 'high-grade' as an adjective?

I bought a quality car. I bought a car of quality. I bought a car with quality. I bought a car's quality.

35. Which sentence uses 'quick' correctly in formal writing?

She ran quick to the bus stop. She ran quickly to the bus stop. She quick ran to the bus stop. She ran more quick to the bus stop.

36. Which sentence uses 'quote' correctly as a verb?

She quoted to say the project was done. She quoted about the law. She quoted the passage exactly. She quoted on the price.

37. How is the word 'question' pronounced in American English?

kes-CHUN KWES-chun (stress first syllable) kwes-tee-ON KWAY-stun

38. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding countability?

She has many quality. The quality are high. She has many good qualities. The quality of the apples are good.

39. How many syllables does the word 'unique' have?

One Two Three Four

40. What is the correct comparative form of 'quick'?

More quick Quicker Quickier Most quick

41. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'unique'?

First syllable (YOO) Second syllable (NEEK) Equal stress Neither

42. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'quality'?

Quality weather Quality time Quality metal Quality speed

43. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

She was quoted to say the deal was done. She was quoted as saying the deal was done. She was quoted about saying the deal was done. She was quoted on saying the deal was done.

44. What part of speech is the word 'unique'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

45. Which word is a strict antonym of 'unique'?

Rare Unusual Identical Distinctive

46. What does the phrase 'out of the question' mean?

Absolutely possible Absolutely impossible or not allowed A question outside Without a doubt

47. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the preposition 'of'?

The quality for this fabric is poor. The quality on this fabric is poor. The quality of this fabric is poor. The quality with this fabric is poor.

48. What part(s) of speech can the word 'quick' be?

Noun only Adjective only Adjective and Adverb Verb and Noun

49. What is the origin of the word 'quiet'?

Latin 'quietus' (at rest) Greek 'kōphos' (mute) French 'quitter' (to leave) Old English 'cwiht' (quick)

50. What is the correct comparative form of 'quiet'?

More quiet Quieter Most quiet Quietlier