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You might think this game is particularly silly, and I’d agree. You will see a clue like the one above. Each part of the clue refers to an expression, which may be familiar or rather off beat. So, “a place where you leave your vehicle” refers to “car park”, but the second part, “a refuge for ornamental fish” refers to “carp ark”.

The point here is that whether you say “car park” or “carp ark” at normal speed, the pronunciation is virtually the same. For you to work out where the two words split, it will help if you say the two words separately to test your answer. Remember, the clue is in the pronunciation more than the spelling, which might well change.

When you think you have found the answers, type the four words into the answer area with spaces between them and check: car park carp ark.

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Splits

Splits, Set 1

Read the clue and find two expressions which are pronounced virtually the same, but which are written differently depending on where the expression splits into two words. Write them in as four separate words.

1 / 5

Have a meal without paying and end your days fully aware.

2 / 5

A mischievous little spirit on the sofa could be a bovine primate.

3 / 5

Invoice the prison to pay for the disgusting beer.

4 / 5

Thrash the wicked old woman to make the ringer jerk.

5 / 5

A conflagration in the apiary shows the anger of the bull.

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The average score is 50%

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Splits

Splits, Set 2

Read the clue and find two expressions which are pronounced virtually the same, but which are written differently depending on where the expression splits into two words. Write them in as four separate words.

1 / 5

Painting on the jetty represents wind broken in battle.

2 / 5

A cunning cry might cut through the thick dairy product.

3 / 5

The burnt remains of the predatory fish might make a good financial return for a baked pastry.

4 / 5

A gorilla has a dull-coloured sticky strip.

5 / 5

The dying flickers of the fire come about if you whip those who joined the club.

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The average score is 40%

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