Euphemisms Quiz
Authored by Christopher Holley
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
In the apartment building, there were many poor families.
economically disadvantaged
wealthy
middle class
affluent
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
The detective was about to interview a criminal suspect.
a person of interest
a lawbreaker
a felon
a perpetrator
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
Because of financial losses, the manager had to fire eight of the staff.
let go
terminate
dismiss
release
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
The marathon runner was sweating profusely.
perspiring
crying
running
resting
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
The senior executive is currently unemployed.
between jobs
retired
on a break
seeking new opportunities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
The burglar was sent to jail.
a correctional facility
a vacation home
a library
a hospital
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rewrite the sentence, replacing the unpleasant or blunt term shown in italics with one of the euphemisms listed below. Use each euphemism once only.
The tour-bus driver announced that there would soon be a toilet stop.
restroom
bathroom
lavatory
washroom
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