Euphemisms

Mrs. Jeanelyn is a domestic engineer. The underlined phrase is euphemism for?

• Caregiver

• Babysitter

• Housewife

• Domestic servant

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Let us donate to help underprivileged youth.

• poor

• oppressed

• bullied

• special

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Jordan was having a senior moment yesterday.

• stupid

• forgetful

• old

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Stephen is a complacent school kid.

• happy-go-lucky

• lazy

• diligent

• dedicated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The people of Kalamansig received political donations from the government.

• food

• money

• clothes

• medical kit

Melham is a big-boned kid.

• healthy

• thin

• fat

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Every Saturday the waste disposal worker empties the bin.

• garbage collector

• janitor

• caretaker

• porter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A physically-challenged girl who is independent and lives all alone.

• healthy

• handicapped

• strong

• brave

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

During the final exam, Darenne was feeling under the weather.

• excited

• joyful

• confused

• sick

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

She forgot to visit the powder room before going to the shop.

• toilet

• kitchen

• classroom

• bedroom

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A