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> How Many Of The 100 Most Common English Words Can You Name?
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post Aug 9 2008, 12:51 PM
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OK, here's something which sounds easy but isn't.

How many out of 100 did you get? Post your first go below. 51 to beat.

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Edit; I am aware of the irony of the typo in the title... tongue.gif

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post Aug 9 2008, 01:27 PM
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I only guessed 65 in the five minutes. Back to 3rd grade for me. Or a refresher typing class for one handed-left hand typists.

Edit: I missed all the five letter words... figures

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post Aug 11 2008, 02:22 AM
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I'm only able to guess 40 words in five minutes.......... nice one enjoyed a lot.
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post Aug 11 2008, 05:45 AM
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I managed 38, not a great score, but I really enjoyed that.. smile.gif


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I couldn't believe that 'yes' and 'why' aren't in the 100 most common english words..


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why yes, that is strange wink.gif


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post Aug 11 2008, 04:51 PM
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47 for me took me 3 trys lol
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post Aug 21 2008, 08:16 PM
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32 smile.gif
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post Aug 27 2008, 05:52 AM
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QUOTE(D-Trojanator @ Aug 11 2008, 01:47 PM) *
I couldn't believe that 'yes' and 'why' aren't in the 100 most common english words..

I was surprised too.
My result is 47/100
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dang! i only got 35/100.. i swear i guessed most of the ones in red at the end!


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I won't even try this... tv_horror.gif
I have hard enough time just remembering my name! censored2.gif
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37/100...


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