
Foreign-origin Words and Phrases
Authored by Angela Lock
English
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After spilling his drink all over the new white rug, Leo knew he had committed a major social blunder. Which phrase describes his mistake?
faux pas
carte blanche
status quo
bona fide
Answer explanation
A 'faux pas' is an embarrassing or tactless act in a social situation. The other options mean full authority ('carte blanche'), the existing state of affairs ('status quo'), and genuine ('bona fide').
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each Latin phrase to its English meaning.
The existing state of affairs
status quo
The other way around
ad hoc
For a specific purpose
carpe diem
Seize the day
vice versa
Answer explanation
Each Latin phrase is correctly paired with its direct English translation or meaning. 'Ad hoc' means for a specific purpose, 'vice versa' means conversely, 'carpe diem' means seize the day, and 'status quo' refers to the current situation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The invitation for the party ended with 'RSVP by Friday.' What is the host asking guests to do?
Bring a gift
Reply to the invitation
Arrive on time
Dress formally
Answer explanation
RSVP is from the French phrase 'Répondez s'il vous plaît,' which means 'Please respond.' It's a request for guests to let the host know if they will attend.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these phrases based on the social situation they are used for: Saying Goodbye or Expressing an 'Oops' Moment.
Groups:
(a) Saying Goodbye
,
(b) Expressing an 'Oops' Moment
klutz
faux pas
bon voyage
adios
Answer explanation
'Bon voyage' (have a good trip) and 'adios' (goodbye) are used for departures. A 'faux pas' (social blunder) and 'klutz' (a clumsy person) relate to mistakes or awkward moments.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Your friend is nervous about trying out for the school play. To encourage them to live in the moment and not worry, you might say:
Caveat emptor!
E pluribus unum!
Carpe diem!
Déjà vu!
Answer explanation
'Carpe diem' is a Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day,' used to encourage someone to make the most of the present. The other phrases mean 'let the buyer beware,' 'out of many, one,' and a feeling of having already experienced something.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence below. The museum curator had to verify that the artifact was a bona fide relic from the 18th century before putting it on display. What is the meaning of the phrase bona fide as it is used in the sentence?
expertly crafted
temporarily loaned
genuine and authentic
extremely valuable
Answer explanation
The sentence context requires the curator to verify the artifact's authenticity. 'Bona fide' is a Latin phrase meaning 'in good faith,' which translates to 'genuine' or 'authentic' in this context. The other options are plausible characteristics of a museum artifact but do not match the specific meaning of 'bona fide.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each phrase to the idea it represents.
The feeling of having been somewhere before
Déjà vu
A temperamental and conceited person
En masse
Complete freedom to act as one wishes
Carte blanche
All together in a large group
Prima donna
Answer explanation
Each phrase is correctly matched with the concept it describes. 'Déjà vu' is a feeling of familiarity, 'prima donna' describes a difficult personality, 'carte blanche' means total authority, and 'en masse' means as a group.
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