How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 119 questions focused on building new words from a single word.

What’s the format of the questions?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and there is no timer.

Do I need advanced vocabulary to play?

No. The difficulty is mixed, so you’ll see both straightforward word builds and harder pattern-based ones.

How do I choose question count and difficulty?

Use the start settings to pick how many questions you want to answer and select a difficulty level before beginning.

What are common mistakes in this quiz?

Players often choose near-miss spellings or words that look valid but aren’t. Small letter changes, doubles, and endings are common traps.

Build New Words from One Word Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll do in this word-building quiz

Starting from one word, you’ll create or identify new valid words by tweaking letters, endings, or structure. It’s a quick way to sharpen spelling instincts and boost word flexibility.

Each question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think it through instead of rushing. Before you start, choose how many questions you want to answer and set the difficulty to match your comfort level.

Skills you’ll practice

Spotting common prefixes, suffixes, and endings
Recognizing anagrams and letter swaps
Avoiding near-miss spellings and “looks-right” traps
Building vocabulary through word families and roots
Improving accuracy with tricky letter combinations

Common pitfalls and how difficulty is balanced

A frequent mistake is picking a word that’s close but not quite valid (wrong tense, wrong spelling, or a non-word that sounds plausible). Watch for double letters, silent letters, and small changes that completely alter validity.

Difficulty is mixed on purpose: easier items build momentum, while tougher ones test deeper vocabulary and pattern recognition. If you want a smoother ride, lower the difficulty; if you want a challenge, increase it and/or play more questions per session.