Understanding Euphemisms

1. Which of the following is the euphemism for "He’s buried in a graveyard"? A) He’s resting in a memorial park. B) He’s in a burial ground. C) He’s in a tomb. D) He’s in a cemetery.

• He’s resting in peace.

• He’s gone to a better place.

• A) He’s resting in a memorial park.

• He’s taking a long nap.

2. What is the euphemism for "She’s old and can’t walk very far"? A) She’s a senior citizen and needs assistance. B) She’s elderly and has limited mobility. C) She struggles to walk. D) She’s old and frail.

• She’s fit and walks easily.

• She’s young and active.

• A) She’s a senior citizen and needs assistance.

• She’s a child and needs help.

3. What is the euphemism for "They failed the exam"? A) They didn’t pass the exam. B) They need more time. C) They didn’t do well on the exam. D) They didn’t succeed in the exam.

• They aced the exam.

• They were absent on exam day.

• A) They didn’t pass the exam.

• They chose not to take the exam.

4. Which sentence uses a euphemism for "He’s a garbage collector"? A) He works as a trash man. B) He’s a sanitation engineer. C) He’s employed in waste management. D) He picks up trash.

• He’s a recycling specialist.

• B) He’s a sanitation engineer.

• He’s a waste disposal officer.

• He’s a refuse technician.

5. Which of the following is the euphemism for "She’s overweight"? A) She has a fuller figure. B) She’s big-boned. C) She’s curvy. D) She’s plus-sized.

• She’s underweight.

• A) She has a fuller figure.

• She’s just big-hearted.

• She has a healthy lifestyle.

6. What is the euphemism for "He lost his job"? A) He’s seeking new opportunities. B) He’s unemployed. C) He’s between jobs. D) He’s looking for work.

• He’s taking a sabbatical.

• C) He’s between jobs.

• He’s on a career break.

• He’s exploring new fields.

7. Which phrase is a euphemism for "She’s in a bad mood"? A) She’s feeling under the weather. B) She’s having a rough day. C) She’s not herself today. D) She’s a bit grumpy.

• C) She’s not herself today.

• She’s just tired.

• She’s having a good day.

• She’s feeling a bit off.

8. What is the euphemism for "He’s a liar"? A) He’s not always truthful. B) He has a vivid imagination. C) He tends to exaggerate. D) He’s creative with the truth.

• He’s always honest.

• He values discretion.

• He’s a master of storytelling.

• D) He’s creative with the truth.

9. Which of the following is a euphemism for "She’s poor"? A) She’s financially challenged. B) She’s struggling to make ends meet. C) She’s in a difficult financial situation. D) She’s living on a tight budget.

• She’s living lavishly.

• She’s financially secure.

• She’s wealthy in spirit.

• A) She’s financially challenged.

10. What is the euphemism for "He’s in prison"? A) He’s serving time. B) He’s incarcerated. C) He’s behind bars. D) He’s in a correctional facility.

• He’s in a rehabilitation center.

• He’s taking a break.

• He’s on vacation.

• A) He’s serving time.