This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Vocabulary > Euphemisms – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Euphemisms Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which one is euphemism of: "Go away" A) Leave me alone. B) I really need a bit of peace and quiet. C) Get out. D) Please, go away. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I really need a bit of peace and quiet. 2. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Die one day. 3. Dennis' basketball skills leave room for improvement. A) He won games. B) His skills are bad. C) He is improving. D) His skills are great. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is improving. 4. So, if you seem to be getting a little thin on top, you are not alone! A) Old. B) Toilet Paper. C) Ugly. D) Bald. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bald. 5. She is going to a correctional facility for a few months. A) She is going to a spa. B) She is going home. C) She is going to jail. D) She is going to school. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She is going to jail. 6. This pre-loved sofa is for sale. A) New. B) Uncomfortable. C) Second-hand. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Second-hand. 7. Bluebird Pvt Ltd. has fired employees dur to inflation and automation. Which euphemism can be used instead of 'fired employees' A) Hurted. B) Downsized. C) Removed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Downsized. 8. You've got wrinkles. A) Character lines. B) Chronologically-challenged. C) Kick the bucket. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Character lines. 9. Which of the following is a euphemism for LYING? A) Telling a fib. B) Tell a tale. C) Deviating from the truth. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 10. 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) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bald. 11. The trouble is that often the penalties are being extracted from the wrong people by the overzealous officials. 'Overzealous' is euphemism for? A) Apprehensive. B) Aggressive. C) Unique. D) Protective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aggressive. 12. Which of the following is not an oxymoron? A) Pretty ugly. B) Bittersweet. C) Under the weather. D) Civil war. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Under the weather. 13. Euphemism for farting would be ..... A) Passing gas. B) Break wind. C) Passing wind. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Break wind. 14. I'm so over him. I'm going to write a Dear John letter. A) I'm going to write a threatening letter. B) I'm going to write a loving letter. C) I'm going to write a happy letter. D) I'm going to write a break-up letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm going to write a break-up letter. 15. "The first rule of fight club is:You do not talk about fight club." A) Paradox. B) Oxymoron. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paradox. 16. When Megan Markle decided to be open with Oprah Winfrey why Prince Harry left the Royal family for her, it shows that all this time the Royal family and the British tabloids were ..... about Megan Markle A) Economical with truth. B) Chronologically challenged. C) Vertically challenged. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economical with truth. 17. ..... use less harsh terminology. A) Euphemisms. B) Colloquialisms. C) Neither. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Euphemisms. 18. Would you get me another drink while I go powder my nose?Select the appropriate Euphemism A) Apply make up. B) Take shower. C) Go shopping. D) Go to the bathroom. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Go to the bathroom. 19. Tyler the Creator talks about how he was being ignored as an artist as he is ..... A) Differently able. B) Visually challenged. C) Well off. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visually challenged. 20. The government had prepared a plan for the ..... in order for them to survive the COVID-19 pandemic A) Economically marginalized. B) Economical with the truth. C) Between jobs. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Between jobs. 21. 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) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 22. Passed away instead of ..... A) Lazy. B) Died. C) Unemployed. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Died. 23. Supervisory, Manager A) Boss. B) Employee. C) Co-worker. D) Target. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Boss. 24. Pick the option that is NOT AN EUPHEMISM A) Jail. B) On the streets. C) Under the weather. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jail. 25. Nathan was inspired by Wikipedia when he wrote his essay. A) Tired of. B) Look up to. C) Over the top. D) Plagiarized. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plagiarized. 26. What is the Greek word for Euphemism? A) Euphemism. B) Euphemism. C) Euphemism. D) Euphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Euphemism. 27. A euphemism for rich would be ..... A) Poor. B) Outspoken. C) Cash. D) Wealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wealthy. 28. I can't afford a new car so my brother will but me a pre-owned vehicle. A) He will buy me a fancy car. B) He will buy me a junked card. C) He will buy me a recent car. D) He will buy me a used car. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He will buy me a used car. 29. 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 ..... A) Freedom fighter. B) Loyal ambassador. C) White's monkey. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Freedom fighter. 30. Is it an euphemism: "You failed the test." A) No. B) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 31. "They're uh, you know, different" A) Colloquialism. B) Euphemism. C) Neither. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Euphemism. 32. "I am a deeply superficial person who lives life to the fullest." -Andy WarholWhat is the oxymoron in this sentence? A) Life to the fullest. B) Deeply Superficial. C) Superficial Person. D) I am. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deeply Superficial. 33. Controlled chaos. A) Paradox. B) Oxymoron. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxymoron. 34. The second sentence is false. The first sentence is true. A) Paradox. B) Oxymoron. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paradox. 35. ..... are most easily described as slang. A) Colloquialisms. B) Euphemisms. C) Neither. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colloquialisms. 36. Sara Sampaiao almost did not make it as Victoria's Secret model as she is ..... A) Vertically challenged. B) Mentally challenged. C) Hearing impaired. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vertically challenged. 37. "I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon" A) Tired. B) On the go. C) Bored. D) Unemployed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unemployed. 38. The old man is on the streets. A) He is a street sweeper. B) He is homeless. C) He is at home. D) He is old. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He is homeless. 39. What are the potential effects of using euphemisms in public discourse? A) Encouraging open and honest conversations. B) Maximizing the impact of serious issues. C) Clarifying the message and promoting understanding. D) Minimizing the impact of serious issues, creating confusion or misunderstanding, and avoiding uncomfortable conversations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minimizing the impact of serious issues, creating confusion or misunderstanding, and avoiding uncomfortable conversations. 40. "She got the results back from the hospital. Bad news-she has the big C." A) Cold. B) Cancer. C) Cough. D) Clinic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cancer. 41. Why do writers and speakers use oxymorons in their work? A) Writers and speakers use oxymorons to create a contrast or to emphasize a point in a creative and memorable way. B) To follow a trend in literature. C) To confuse the audience. D) To make the work less interesting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Writers and speakers use oxymorons to create a contrast or to emphasize a point in a creative and memorable way. 42. Which has an effect on a colloquialism? A) Age of Audience. B) Geographic Region of Audience. C) Ethnicity of Audience. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Geographic Region of Audience. 43. Deep down, you're really shallow. A) Paradox. B) Oxymoron. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paradox. 44. He passed away last night. A) Paradox. B) Euphemism. C) Oxymoron. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Euphemism. 45. Poor health Pretty ugly Passed Away Random order All of the following are oxymorons except ..... A) Poor health. B) Pretty ugly. C) Passed away. D) Random order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Passed away. 46. You better wear that seat belt if you do not want to have a ..... A) Molecularly challenged. B) Correctional ability. C) Dirt nap. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dirt nap. 47. I'm getting up there in years. A) I'm getting tired. B) I'm getting lazy. C) I'm getting crazy. D) I'm getting old. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm getting old. 48. Give me some peace and quiet. A) Talk to me. B) Go away. C) Give me a whisper. D) Hold on a, minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Go away. 49. Dan borrowed money from his mother without asking. A) He spent money from his mother. B) He stole money from his mother. C) He earned money from his mother. D) He used money from his mother. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He stole money from his mother. 50. What can you say instead of lazy? A) Unmotivated. B) On the streets. C) Visually impaired. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unmotivated. 51. I was ..... recently as I had to move out from my current home and stayed at a high-end residence which made me stop going out at night A) Economical with truth. B) Temporary low in cash flow. C) Chronologically challenged. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Temporary low in cash flow. 52. Out of work, between jobs A) Progress. B) Unemployed. C) Raise. D) Supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unemployed. 53. She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for ..... A) She's in Mexico. B) She's dead. C) She has got a promotion. D) She's travelling the worl. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She's dead. 54. Economically disadvantaged, needy, broke, in need A) Poor. B) Target. C) Mistake. D) Wealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poor. 55. What is a euphemism for pregnant? A) Tired. B) Misstep. C) Expecting. D) Over the top. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expecting. 56. I lost my lunch on that roller coaster because it made my stomach flip. A) I dropped something. B) I need to use the bathroom. C) I became dizzy. D) I threw up. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I threw up. 57. "I am sick at heart" means ..... A) Sick. B) Having a heart attack. C) In great pain. D) Has a fever. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In great pain. 58. "These people are poor because they have been too lazy to work, " he said. A) Between jobs. B) Unmotivated. C) Economically challenged. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economically challenged. 59. Salary, Compensation, compensation plan A) Raise. B) Pay. C) Change. D) Progress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pay. 60. Which one is euphemism of: "You're fired" A) You have to go. B) We have to let you go. C) We have to shoot you. D) You need to leave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We have to let you go. Next →Related QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesEuphemisms Quiz 2Advanced Vocabulary QuizAffixes QuizAnalogies QuizAntonyms QuizBasic Spanish Words QuizBusiness English Vocabulary QuizCollocations And Phrasal Verbs QuizConnotation And Denotation Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books