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Test Your Knowledge On Euphemisms

6th - University grade
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Arts , World languages
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1 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Euphemisms are words that are more respectful and considerate than the normally used harsh counterparts.

True

False
2 Question
30 seconds
Q.

The word "Euphemism" is derived from its ________ root word.

Latin

Hebrew

Greek
3 Question
30 seconds
Q.

__________ refers to the usage of euphemism that points to the preference for minorities or the historically disadvantaged, usually in employment or academic admissions.

Assertive action

Active action

Affirmative action
4 Question
30 seconds
Q.

___________ euphemism is used to replace profanities, diminishing their intensity.

Phonetic

Auditory

Oratory
5 Question
30 seconds
Q.

__________ modification of a word or phrase by way of euphemism to avoid a sensitive topic.

Sensory deformation

Taboo deformation

Both
6 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Asleep is a euphemism that is an understatement for tired.

True

False
7 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Pick out the euphemistic words/phrases for the following: Short - 

Vertically stunted

Vertically challenged
8 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Unemployed- 

Between jobs

Jobless
9 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Stupid-

Not the sharpest tool in the box

Doesn't hold anything
10 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Homeless- 

No care

On the streets
11 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Deceased-

Dead

Dearly departed
12 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Cheap -

Stealthy

Frugal
13 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Spoilt brat-

Show off

Financially fortunate
14 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Military attack-

Armed intervention

Shootout
15 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Debt-

Owed balance

Negative cash flow
16 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Poor -

Economic struggle

Economically disadvantaged
17 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Fart -

Passing gas

Break wind
18 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Old- 

Seasoned

Immobile
19 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Fat- 

Full-figured

Gluttonous
20 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Sick- 

Not doing well

Under the weather
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