Miscellaneous
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Transition Words
100

Which letter is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?

e

100

What is the second most widely spoken language in the world?

Spanish

100

Another word for plausible.  This word starts with a "p".

Plausible

100

What does "Teetering on the brink of extinction." mean?

Almost extinct.

100

Two transition words that mean contrast.

However, in contrast, despite, nevertheless, nonetheless, although, yet, despite

200

When will the 21st century end?

December 31, 2100

200

More than 70% of the Chinese population speak which dialect?

Mandarin

200

Conscientiousness - This has how many syllables?

five

200

What does "A piece of cake" mean?

Very easy.  No problem.

200

Instead of and or but, what words could you use to start a sentence?

However, therefore, also

300

The Kallawaya language is a secret language passed between who?

Father and son.

300

Which language is Mongolian most similar to?

Turkik.

300

Define erosion.

Wearing away.

300

What does "It's not my cup of tea." mean?

It's not for me.  I don't like it.

300

"To put it differently."  Is this a comparison, clarification or addition transition lead in?

Clarification

400

In 1995, which was the first most-common native tongue in the world?

Chinese - pg 6 line 79

400

English has been regarded as a major language since which century?

21st

400

How many syllables does the plural of "cactus" have?

Two - cacti

400

What does FOMO mean?

Fear of missing out.

400

Furthermore - Is this an emphasis, contrast or addition transition word?

Addition.

500

Which Asian pop group sings only in English and which country are they all from?

XG - Japan

500

Arabic will become one of the top three spoken languages in the world.  True or False and why.

False. There are too many varieties being spoken and they are mutually incomprehensible.

500

The word "rabbit" has two syllables.  Where do divide the word?

rab - bit

500

What does "call it a day." mean?

You decide to stop what you are doing because you are tired or unsuccessful.

500

Undoubtedly - emphasis, contrast or addition transition word.

Emphasis