Woizles (WOrdquIZpuzzLES) 21

By Dr E J Yeaman

From Give Us a Tune to U/V, these eight original quizzes are easy enough to be encouraging but difficult enough to be challenging. And, as usual, you will know when you have the right answers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr E J Yeaman
• Release date: Sep 10, 2021

Dr E J Yeaman

I retired (early) and started a new career as a writer. I wrote short stories and articles. Some were published; some won prizes; some sank without trace.Having heard my stories, two friends suggested I should write for children. I’d never thought of that, although I’d spent my first career communicating with young people – as a Chemistry teacher, and running clubs for badminton, chess, table tennis and hillwalking.I tried writing for young people – and I loved it. It became my main occupation. I sent samples to publishers. One asked to see a complete story. In excitement, I sent it off. Then nothing. After four months, I rang, and was told the manuscript was being considered: I would be notified. Then more nothing. Now, after eight years, I no longer rush to the door when the letter box rattles.But I kept writing the stories because I enjoyed it so much. Until, in late 2013, I learned I could publish my stories and games as e-books. Since then, I’ve been polishing and issuing some of them. I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.Check out the series:C: Charades – party game – a new twist to the traditional game.D: Diagags – party game – gags written as plays for two people.M: My Story – novels – classical stories, told by the heroes.O: One-Offs – party game – guess the titles, not quite the classical ones.P: Pop Tales – short stories – inspired by 60s and 70s hit songs.Q: Quote-Outs – word games – can you deduce the missing words?S: Inside Story – novels – a boy’s adventures inside classical stories.T: Troubleshooters – novels – space adventures for young people.

Book preview

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THE BEGINNING AND THE END

PART 1

All the answers begin with THE.

Example: Treatment to heal a disorder. (7)

Answer: THERAPY

1. A device to measure temperature. (11)

2. A device to control temperature. (10)

3. A place which features live entertainment. (7)

4. Taking something without the owner’s consent. (5)

5. A formal proposal, argument or academic dissertation. (6)

6. A book with lists of synonyms and related words. (9)

7. At that place. (5)

8. From that place. (6)

9. Describing the basic ideas of a subject as opposed to the practical applications. (11)

10. It follows that. (9)

11. The basic subject of a book, talk, poem, film. (5)

12. The study of religions. (8)

13. A surveyor’s instrument for the accurate measurement of angles. (10)

14. Pertaining to drama and its presentation. (8)

15. The Roman Catholic nun and saint who worked tirelessly for the poor of India. (7)

16. Government by the representatives of a god. (9)

PART 2

All the answers end with THE.

(Trivial) Example: To cut the first teeth. (6)

Answer: TEETHE

1. To inhale and exhale. (7)

2. A device which rapidly rotates a wooden bar so that it can be shaped. (5)

3. A tool for cutting down deep vegetation. (6)

4. To dress (oneself or another). (6)

5. To put a blade into its protective covering. (7)

6. To squirm around. (6)

7. Carefree, perhaps in an antisocial way. (6)

8. Describing someone supple and graceful. (5)

9. To calm, either mentally or physically (6)

10. To detest (with a suggestion of disgust). (6)

11. To