Quiz for rhyming slang
Rhyming slang
See if you can match the correct word to the rhyming slang used in each sentence.
Rhyming slang is no longer used for the same reasons as it was invented, but it is still very much in use and continues to develop to adapt modern names and words into the language. See if you can spot any in general use, it’s not just a London ‘thing’!
1. [Multiple choice]
“Are there a lot of apples and pairs in that hotel?”
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. chairs
- 2. stairs (correct)
- 3. bears
2. [Multiple choice]
“Sue was very upset, she got in a right two and eight”
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. state (correct)
- 2. wait
- 3. mate
3. [Multiple choice]
“Lovely whistle and flute, mate.Very smart”
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. fruit
- 2. boot
- 3. suit (correct)
4. [Multiple choice]
He’s got a boat race only a Mother could love!
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. space
- 2. face (correct)