0 Test Your Knowledge: The National Spelling Bee Quiz
April 9, 2013
The Scripps National Spelling Bee organizers have just announced a major change to the format, adding multiple-choice vocabulary tests to the annual competition.
The 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee will take place on May 28–30 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.For the first time in the 86-year history of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the evaluation of vocabulary knowledge will be formally incorporated as an element of the competition.
"This is a significant change in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, but also a natural one," said director Paige Kimble.
"It represents a deepening of the Bee's commitment to its purpose: to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives."
Visit HuffPo to test yourself with a sample of the questions the competitors may face. For example:
What is the purpose of defibrillation?
a) removing fibrous matter from vegetables
b) removing bodily hair
c) restoring the rhythm of the heart
d) reducing a fever using medication
a) removing fibrous matter from vegetables
b) removing bodily hair
c) restoring the rhythm of the heart
d) reducing a fever using medication
Here's my score, not that I'm bragging (okay, maybe a little bit):
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