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Euphemism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Instead of splashing money on the brand new car, he decided to save some cash and buy a pre- (a)   car instead.

2.

You look under the (a)   today. Why don't you go and see a doctor?

3.

Although he was intellectually (a)   he still managed to finish school and find a job.

4.

Being full- (a)   as I am, I find it difficult to find clothes.

5.

The tiger in the zoo was very old and sick so they had to put it to (a)   .

6.

Lea had to go and ______________ because she needs to put on her lipstick again.

a)

bite the dust

b)

powder her nose

c)

put to sleep

d)

mentally challenged

7.

"I am sick at heart" means ____________.

a)

having a heart attack

b)

sick

c)

has a fever

d)

in great pain

8.

What is the Greek word for Euphemism?

a)

euphēmis

b)

euphemismēs

c)

euphēmismos

d)

euphoria

9.

What are the types of Euphemism?

a)

To be Impolite

b)

To be Polite

c)

To Soften an Expression

d)

To say the hard truth

10.

Euphemism makes the bad things seem good, the negative situations look like positive, the unnatural can look natural, the unpleasant can become attractive, or at least tolerable.

a)

True

b)

False