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Why do the contestants on Jeopardy say what is then answer the question?
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∙ 13y ago
you answer using a question because the host gives the answer to the question.
It is the 'gimmick' of the show and can cause you to lose the value of the clue if you forget to phrase your response in the form of a question.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe Jeopardy show has a strange format where they give you a category and tell you the answer or clue within that category and the contestant is supposed to come up with what the question would have been. It's all very confusing sometimes because we know the question the contestants asks is the answer even if they choose to call it a question on the show. On the double Jeopardy round if the Contestant does not phase it in the form of a question in is counted as wrong and they lose the points and another contestant gets to answer (wait shouldn't that be another get to say the question) Anyway that is why.
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How many seconds in a final jeopardy question?
Contestants are given thirty seconds to answer a Final Jeopardy! question.
What are the answers to Jeopardy?
There are no answers to the Jeopardy TV Show as they do new questions each time the contestants want a question.
Who dresses the contestants on jeopardy?
The contestants dress themselves.
Do you always have to answer in the form of a question?
All responses must be phrased in the form of a question. During the Jeopardy! Round, contestants are not penalized for forgetting to phrase a response in the form of a question, although the host will remind contestants to watch their phrasing on future clues. During the Double Jeopardy! Round, adherence to the phrasing rule is followed more strictly, but contestants are still permitted to correct themselves before their time runs out.
Who were the contestants in wheelchairs on jeopardy?
handicapped people?
How many contestants at one time on a jeopardy game?
Once you pass the test you have auditions based on more than the ability to answer
Does jeopardy contestants get an advance if appearing again on the show?
no
How do Jeopardy contestants know answers?
Jeopardy! contestants have to rely on their own knowledge and any clues in the question to figure out the answers. There are some strategies. One contestant called ahead to find out when his episode would be airing, because shows on or around holidays usually have a themed category.
How do Jeopardy contestants know the answers?
Jeopardy! contestants have to rely on their own knowledge and any clues in the question to figure out the answers. There are some strategies. One contestant called ahead to find out when his episode would be airing, because shows on or around holidays usually have a themed category.
When do the contestants on Jeopardy place their bets for final Jeopardy?
During the commercial break after they find out the category.
Why are there no contestants in wheelchairs on Jeopardy?
They have had a few and will again. Travel to Jeopardy to audition is at a person's own expense.
What do the contestants of Wheel of Fortune get to keep?
Unlike Jeopardy contestants keep the money won or get theminimum$1000
