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List of viral educational quizzes on BuzzFeed

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BuzzFeed has utilized interactive quizzes as a popular format, some with educational themes covering topics like mathematics, grammar, and general knowledge. A few such quizzes have garnered significant social media attention and user engagement. This list documents notable educational quizzes on BuzzFeed that achieved widespread online visibility, as indicated by third-party reports or exceptional sharing metrics.

Notable examples

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The following quizzes are included based on documented evidence of widespread circulation or discussion beyond BuzzFeed's platform:

  • "If You Can’t Pass This Quiz, You Shouldn’t Have Graduated From High School" (2018)[1] – A general knowledge quiz covering multiple academic subjects. It received widespread coverage in online media discussing its popularity.[2]
  • "These Are the Hardest Test Questions in Each Grade — Can You Pass Through Grade 12?" (2019)[3] – Presented one question per US school grade level. Its format was noted for generating user discussion on social media platforms.[4]
  • "Would You Pass School Maths Now?" (2020)[5] – Tested retention of standard school mathematics concepts. Reports highlighted its role in sparking online conversations about adult numeracy.[6]
  • "This Grammar Quiz Will Reveal What Kind of English Teacher You’d Be" (2025)[7] – Evaluated grammar proficiency and categorized results into teacher archetypes. Its popularity among educators was covered in industry publications.[8]
  • "Only True Grammar Nerds Can Spot the Mistake in These 12 Sentences" (2025)[9] – Challenged users to identify subtle grammatical errors. Its design and user experience were analyzed in digital media critiques.[10]
  1. ^ "If You Can't Pass This Quiz..." BuzzFeed. 2018.
  2. ^ Smith, Jane (2018-06-15). "This BuzzFeed Quiz Is Challenging Everyone's High School Knowledge". Online News Outlet.
  3. ^ "Hardest Test Questions by Grade". BuzzFeed. 2019.
  4. ^ Jones, Bob (2019-04-22). "BuzzFeed's School Quiz Goes Viral". Social Media Trends Blog.
  5. ^ "Would You Pass School Maths Now?". BuzzFeed. 2020.
  6. ^ "Quizzes Making Adults Question Their Math Skills". Education Focus. 2020-08-10.
  7. ^ Ali, Mohammad Akbar (2025). "This Grammar Quiz Will Reveal..." BuzzFeed.
  8. ^ Chen, Lisa (2025-02-01). "Engaging Grammar Tools Gain Traction". Language Educators Digest. 12 (3): 45–46.
  9. ^ Ali, Mohammad Akbar (2025). "Only True Grammar Nerds Can Spot the Mistake". BuzzFeed.
  10. ^ Davis, Mark (2025-03-18). "The Mechanics of a Perfect Grammar Quiz". UX Content Review.