Cooking Measurements & Equivalents (Pre-test)
When following a recipe, you must know your measurements. Answer these questions on abbreviations and equivalents to see what you know and will need to know for the next quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Tbsp. is the abbreviation for:
Explanation
The correct answer is "tablespoon,Tablespoon" because "Tbsp." is the abbreviation commonly used for both "tablespoon" and "Tablespoon".Rate this question:
- 2.
Gal. is the abbreviation for:
Explanation
"gal." is the accepted abbreviation for "gallon" in both lowercase and uppercase forms. It is commonly used in measurements and to represent a unit of volume.Rate this question:
- 3.
Min. is the abbreviation for:
Explanation
"min." is the abbreviation for both "minute" and "Minute". The abbreviation is commonly used in various contexts to represent a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. It is often used in schedules, timetables, and measurements where precision in time is required.Rate this question:
- 4.
Oz. is the abbreviation for:
Explanation
The correct answer is "ounce" or "Ounce" because "oz." is the standard abbreviation for the unit of measurement called "ounce." It is commonly used to measure the weight or volume of various substances.Rate this question:
- 5.
The abbreviation for degree Fahrenheit is
Explanation
The abbreviation for degree Fahrenheit is "F".Rate this question:
- 6.
The abbreviation for tablespoon is
Explanation
The correct answer is T, Tbsp., Tbsp. These are the common abbreviations used for tablespoon. "T" is the abbreviated form of tablespoon, "Tbsp." is another common abbreviation, and "Tbsp" is also used to represent tablespoon.Rate this question:
- 7.
The abbreviation for pint is
Explanation
The correct abbreviation for pint is "pt". The abbreviation "pt." is incorrect because it includes an unnecessary period.Rate this question:
- 8.
Tsp. is the abbreviation for
Explanation
The abbreviation "tsp." stands for teaspoon, which is a unit of measurement commonly used in cooking and baking. It is used to measure small amounts of ingredients, such as spices or flavorings. The capitalization of "Teaspoon" in the answer is likely a typo, as abbreviations are typically written in lowercase letters.Rate this question:
- 9.
The abbreviation for hour is
Explanation
The correct answer is "hr, hr." because both "hr" and "hr." are commonly used abbreviations for the word "hour." The abbreviation "hr" is widely recognized and used in various contexts, such as in measuring time or describing work hours. Similarly, "hr." is also an accepted abbreviation, especially in formal writing or when indicating a specific duration of time. Both variants are correct and widely understood, making them the appropriate abbreviations for "hour."Rate this question:
- 10.
How many tablespoons in 1 cup?
- A.
12
- B.
14
- C.
16
- D.
18
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many tablespoons in 1/4 cup?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. This is because there are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, and 1/4 of 16 is 4.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How many dozen in 72 pieces?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 6Explanation
There are 12 pieces in a dozen. To find out how many dozen are in 72 pieces, we divide 72 by 12. The quotient is 6, which means there are 6 dozen in 72 pieces.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many teaspoons in 1 tablespoon?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is a common conversion used in cooking and baking. It is important to know this conversion in order to accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How many tablespoons in one cup?
- A.
12
- B.
14
- C.
16
- D.
18
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
There are 16 tablespoons in one cup.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many ounces in 1 pound?
- A.
12
- B.
14
- C.
16
- D.
18
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. This is a standard conversion in the imperial system of measurement.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How many pints equal 1 quart?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
One quart is equal to two pints. This is a standard conversion in the US customary system of measurement.Rate this question:
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- 17.
How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?
- A.
6
- B.
8
- C.
12
- D.
16
Correct Answer
B. 8Explanation
One cup is equal to 8 fluid ounces.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The abbreviation for pound is
Correct Answer
lbExplanation
The correct answer is "lb" because it is the standard abbreviation for the unit of weight called "pound". The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin word "libra", which means "scales" or "balance". It is widely used in various contexts, such as in measuring body weight or in indicating the weight of objects.Rate this question:
- 19.
The abbreviation for quart is
Correct Answer
qtExplanation
The abbreviation for quart is 'qt'.Rate this question:
- 20.
The abbreviation for cup is Cp.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect. The correct abbreviation for cup is "C" and not "Cp". Therefore, the answer is false.Rate this question:
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