"Quizzed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Quizzed" Meaning

"The verb 'quizzed' is the past tense of 'quiz', which means to test or question someone or something in a friendly or playful way, often with a competitive element. It can also mean to be questioned or examined in a test or interview."

Example sentences:
- She quizzed her friend about the final exam.
- He got quizzed on his math skills by the teacher.

It can also be an adjective to describe something or someone that is skilled in giving or taking quizzes, often in a competitive or informal setting.
- They were a quizzed couple who always competed in quiz nights.

The word is derived from the name of a popular radio game show called "Information, Please," that was called "Our Boarding House" but when the radio rights came up for its next show or episode, the name was changed to "The $64 Question"

"Quizzed" Examples

usage examples of "quizzed"

She was quizzed by the teacher during the oral examination.
The news anchor was quizzed about the latest scandal.
The detective quizzed the suspect for hours, but got no useful information.
The artist was quizzed by the critics about her inspiration for the latest painting.
The professor quizzed the students on their knowledge of the material before the final exam.