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Euphemism

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for....

a)

lost

b)

happy

c)

going to school

d)

poor

2.

She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for....

a)

She's dead

b)

She's in Mexico

c)

She has got a promotion

d)

She's travelling the worl

3.

Would you get me another drink while I go powder my nose?

Select the appropriate Euphemism

a)

Take shower

b)

Go shopping

c)

Go to the bathroom

d)

Apply make up

4.

"I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon"

a)

Bored

b)

Unemployed

c)

Tired

d)

On the go

5.

So, if you seem to be getting a little thin on top, you are not alone!

What does 'thin on top' mean?

a)

bald

b)

old

c)

ugly

d)

pretty

6.

The trouble is that often the penalties are being extracted from the wrong people by the overzealous officials.

'Overzealous' is euphemism for?

a)

unique

b)

apprehensive

c)

protective

d)

aggresive

7.

Each one of us shall kick the bucket one day.

'kick the bucket' is the euphemism for?

a)

not waste water

b)

die one day

c)

get golden opportunity

d)

play football

8.

A euphemism is:

a)

A situation or information that helps you understand something

b)

A lie used to hurt someone

c)

Intended to make someone believe something that is not true

d)

A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive