Euphemisms Quiz 2 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. Pick the option that is NOT AN EUPHEMISM

2. Would you get me another drink while I go and powder my nose?Select the appropriate Euphemism

3. Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for _____

4. Nathan was inspired by Wikipedia when he wrote his essay.

5. What is the Greek word for Euphemism?

6. A euphemism for rich would be _____

7. I can't afford a new car so my brother will but me a pre-owned vehicle.

8. Back then, the name Harriet Tubman was frowned upon but after the revolution and the rising of Black community, Harriet Tubman is seen as a _____

9. Is it an euphemism: "You failed the test."

10. "They're uh, you know, different"

11. "I am a deeply superficial person who lives life to the fullest." -Andy WarholWhat is the oxymoron in this sentence?

12. Controlled chaos.

13. The second sentence is false. The first sentence is true.

14. _____ are most easily described as slang.

15. Sara Sampaiao almost did not make it as Victoria's Secret model as she is _____

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

17. Friendly fire.

18. The old man is on the streets.

19. What are the potential effects of using euphemisms in public discourse?

20. She is horizontally challenged.

21. "She got the results back from the hospital. Bad news-she has the big C."

22. Why do writers and speakers use oxymorons in their work?

23. Which has an effect on a colloquialism?

24. Deep down, you're really shallow.

25. He passed away last night.