This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Vocabulary > Taboo Language – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Taboo Language Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What purpose does the extended list serve in "War on Words?" A) Just show the words. B) Elaborate on the ridiculousness of the banning of words. C) Create organization. D) Lengthen the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elaborate on the ridiculousness of the banning of words. 2. Which of these questions is not one to consider when analyzing taboo language? A) Why is a certain audience shocked by the taboo subject?. B) Which taboo topic could create controversy?. C) What does the taboo say about cultural values and shared beliefs?. D) How can taboos be broken?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Which taboo topic could create controversy?. 3. Poisson d'Avril is the French equivalent of which day? A) Christmas day. B) Good Friday. C) April's Fool Day. D) Valentine's Day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) April's Fool Day. 4. Arranger A) A person who composes original music. B) A person who adapts a piece of music for different instruments or voices. C) A person who performs music live on stage. D) A person who teaches music theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A person who adapts a piece of music for different instruments or voices. 5. What are language and culture forms? A) Synergistic relationship. B) Language influences. C) Adaptive functions. D) Dialects and slangs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Synergistic relationship. 6. Why is it disrespectful to greet people using your left hand in many African and Asian countries? A) They use their left hands only for giving directions. B) They use their left hands only for devotional actions. C) They believe the left hand is inherently weaker than the right. D) They believe the left hand should only be used for unclean things. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They believe the left hand should only be used for unclean things. 7. In Chinese culture palm down means serious attitude in a formal situation but in Western countries A) Individuals are thinking the same way like in China. B) Palm down implies depression. C) People don't care in which way they are greeted. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Palm down implies depression. 8. Bass A) The highest male singing voice. B) The lowest male singing voice or the lowest part in music. C) A type of fish. D) A musical instrument used in orchestras. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The lowest male singing voice or the lowest part in music. 9. What is the theme/overall message of the article "War on Words?" A) People shouldn't use taboo language in schools. B) Taboo language creates an uncomfortable environment for kids. C) Individuals shouldn't be faced with topics not familiar to them, especially on standardized tests. D) These topics are a part of life and are unavoidable not uncomfortable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) These topics are a part of life and are unavoidable not uncomfortable. 10. What does the word "gyuniku" mean in English? A) Rice. B) Beef. C) Shrimp. D) Pork. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Beef. 11. Accidental A) A symbol that changes the pitch of a note (sharp, flat, natural). B) A type of musical scale that includes all twelve pitches. C) A term used to describe a musical piece without any sharps or flats. D) A notation indicating the tempo of a piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A symbol that changes the pitch of a note (sharp, flat, natural). 12. What is the purpose of this quote: "Julie Lewis' family celebrates Christmas and Kwanzaa, but she [said] she wants her children to appreciate ..... other holidays ..... " A) To show that words promote diversity and learning do not upset students. B) Give a woman's opinion. C) Relate to Christians. D) To promote the idea that individuals should have the right to choose what their students are exposed to in school. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show that words promote diversity and learning do not upset students. 13. Why are political cartoons important? A) They discuss important social issues. B) They are engaging visual images. C) They do not create controversy. D) They include opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They discuss important social issues. 14. In which countries is tipping seen as offensive? A) Italy and Croatia. B) Japan and South Korea. C) Qatar and Saudi Arabia. D) Mexico and Honduras. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Japan and South Korea. 15. In China, among family members and relatives, it is normal to address each other ..... A) In strict accordance with seniority and relationships. B) By education level. C) Directly by name. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In strict accordance with seniority and relationships. 16. The widespread use of titles is another way of showing ..... and ..... in the Chinese culture A) Actions / meaning. B) Actions / behavior. C) Respect / formality. D) Direct / formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Respect / formality. 17. In which country should you avoid wearing white clothing to a celebration and using white paper to wrap gifts? A) Bolivia. B) China. C) Malawi. D) Turkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) China. 18. Rosin A) A sticky substance rubbed on a bow to help it grip the strings. B) A type of wood used for making musical instruments. C) A chemical compound used in varnishes and adhesives. D) A type of resin used in the production of plastics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sticky substance rubbed on a bow to help it grip the strings. 19. Western countries like to express their feelings through physical contact, but how do chinese perceive it? A) Strict taboo. B) Would be good if u do not make any unnecessary physical contact. C) Same perception as western countries. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strict taboo. 20. Why do Chinese people often humble themselves and listen to others? A) To demonstrate humility. B) To demonstrate cultural factors. C) To demonstrate the way they behaved. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To demonstrate humility. 21. All cultures have taboos related to the use of language. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 22. Melody A) The main tune of a piece of music. B) A type of musical instrument. C) A rhythm pattern in music. D) A genre of music. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main tune of a piece of music. 23. Forte A) A dynamic marking meaning "soft.". B) A dynamic marking meaning "loud.". C) A dynamic marking meaning "moderate.". D) A dynamic marking meaning "fast.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A dynamic marking meaning "loud.". 24. What is the meaning of the thumbs up gesture in West African nations? A) Good job. B) A vulgar and offensive gesture. C) I need a ride. D) Put a curse upon your family. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A vulgar and offensive gesture. 25. In which region is it derogatory to call someone over to you by curling your index finger toward you? A) Asia. B) Central America. C) Europe. D) Middle East. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Asia. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesTaboo Language Quiz 2Taboo Language Quiz 3Taboo Language Quiz 4Connotation And Denotation QuizHomographs QuizHomonymy QuizIelts Vocabulary QuizLexical Sets QuizOne Word Substitution QuizPolysemy In English QuizSynonym Nuance QuizSynonyms And Antonyms QuizToefl Vocabulary QuizWord Derivation QuizWord Formation Academic Writing QuizWord Formation Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books