17 Questions
How do you search for a specific phrase on Google?
Put a word or phrase inside quotes
What operator do you use to exclude a word from your search results?
How do you search for a specific price range on Google?
Put '..' between the two prices
What operator do you use to search within a specific site?
site:
How do you combine two search queries on Google?
Use the 'OR' operator
What is the purpose of using a wildcard symbol in a keyword?
To retrieve all forms of the word
How can you refine your web searches to get more precise results?
By using symbols or words in your search
What is the purpose of the 'imagesize:' operator in advanced image search?
To search for images of a specific size
How can you search for a specific price on a search engine?
By putting the dollar sign ($) before the number
What is the purpose of the '@' symbol in social media search?
To search for a specific user
How can you search for an exact phrase on a search engine?
By putting the phrase in quotation marks
What is the function of the plus sign (+) in search techniques?
To require the inclusion of a word in the search results
What is the purpose of the minus sign (-) in search techniques?
To exclude a word from the search results
What is the effect of using the AND operator in a search?
Narrows the search by requiring multiple terms
What is the purpose of using the OR operator in a search?
Broadens the search by including more results
What is the result of using uppercase letters in a search?
Finds only exact upper case matches
What is the purpose of truncation and wildcards in search techniques?
To search for variations in spelling and word form
Test your knowledge of Google search operators and learn how to refine your search results with hashtags, exclusion, exact matches, number ranges, and more!
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