Borrowed Words Trivia for Seniors
Trivia
Borrowed Words is a trivia game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. English took many words from other languages. Sort the words by where they came from.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Borrowed Words
- Tap Play now. Borrowed Words opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap a word. Then tap the language it came from.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Two languages. Tap a word, then its box.
- Medium: Three languages to sort into.
- Harder: The groups are hidden. Find four words that go together, then name the language.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Borrowed Words with family and friends, reading the questions out loud and talking about the answers. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy fun facts and old favorites.
Questions
Is Borrowed Words easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two languages. Tap a word, then its box. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The groups are hidden. Find four words that go together, then name the language.
Can I play Borrowed Words on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Borrowed Words?
Borrowed Words is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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