Google: Beyond Quotes - Part 1
Quick Google Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following is the correct way to search for the phrase Indian Trails Public Library?
- A.
(Indian Trails Public Library)
- B.
"Indian Trails Public Library"
- C.
+Indian +Trails +Public +Library
- D.
+Indian Trails Public Library
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. "Indian Trails Public Library"Explanation
The correct way to search for the phrase "Indian Trails Public Library" is to enclose the phrase in quotation marks. This ensures that the search engine will only retrieve results that contain the exact phrase, rather than individual words scattered throughout a webpage. The other options, such as using the plus sign or searching for each word separately, may yield results that include pages with only some of the words or variations of the phrase.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the best way to search for pages that contain the word bears but excludes the word Chicago from the results?
- A.
Bears NOT Chicago
- B.
Chicago -Bears
- C.
Bears -Chicago
- D.
+Bears -Chicago
- E.
Both A and C
Correct Answer
B. Chicago -BearsExplanation
The correct answer is "Bears -Chicago". This is the best way to search for pages that contain the word "bears" but exclude the word "Chicago" from the results. The minus sign (-) indicates that the word following it should be excluded from the search. So by searching for "Bears -Chicago", you will find pages that mention "bears" but do not mention "Chicago".Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the best way to search for ANTIQUE and to include pages containing words with similar meanings?
- A.
Synonym:Antique
- B.
Words similar to Antique
- C.
Like:Antique
- D.
~Antique
Correct Answer
D. ~AntiqueExplanation
The answer "~Antique" is the best way to search for ANTIQUE and include pages containing words with similar meanings. The symbol "~" is a tilde operator that is used in search engines to find synonyms or words with similar meanings. By using "~Antique" in the search query, the search engine will include pages that contain words similar to "Antique" in the search results.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the best way to search for the term Bush on the cnn.com?
- A.
Bush site:cnn.com
- B.
Bush ON cnn.com
- C.
Bush on site:cnn.com
- D.
Bush on CNN's website
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Bush site:cnn.comExplanation
The correct answer is "Bush site:cnn.com". This is the best way to search for the term "Bush" specifically on the cnn.com website. By using the "site:" operator followed by the domain name, it narrows down the search results to only those from the specified website.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the easiest way to get a list of definitions for a word, such as the word ANALOGY?
- A.
What does analogy mean
- B.
What is the definition of analogy
- C.
Define:Analogy
- D.
Definition of analogy
Correct Answer
C. Define:AnalogyExplanation
The easiest way to get a list of definitions for a word, such as the word ANALOGY, is by using the search engine Google and typing in "define:Analogy". This will provide a list of definitions for the word ANALOGY.Rate this question:
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