Euphemism and usage

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.

I am sorry to inform you that your application...

• did not make it to the final round.

• didn't hack it

• was not successful on this occasion.

What is the meaning of the phrase below:

"let me be very clear"

• to shift responsibility or blame onto someone else.

• used to emphasize that what follows will be stated clearly and without ambiguity.

• to take action without legal authority or permission.

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"My friend is big-boned."

• It is not a figure of speech.

• hyperbole

• irony

• euphemism

Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for...

• Lost
• Without a job
• Poor
• Rich

"cup of joe"

• tea

• soda

• coffee

• a guy named Joe

As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is a prominent writer in the field of children's literature. 

• knowledgable 
• lucky
• well-known
• silly

I had a busy day, but now it's time to hit the hay.

• eat dinner

• do my work

• go to sleep

Answer explanation

Fooled

• Dupe
• Euphemism
• Inadvertent
• Incipient

Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.

"The facility of mentally - challenged people has been renovated."

• apostrophe

• euphemism

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

Identify the euphemism in the sentence: 'She's exploring other opportunities.'

• exploring other opportunities

• looking for a new job

• unemployed

• between jobs