Read the oral notes carefully. Then, decide what the ( ) euphemism in each statement means.
Q1. The problem of (undocumented workers) in this city is getting serious.
a.worker passports b.immigration laws c.illegal workers d.word documents
Ans: c.illegal workers
Q2. I am (in between jobs) right now, but things are looking up – I’ve signed up at a job mployment agency.
a.unemployed b.have multiple jobs
c.have one job d.have two jobs
Ans: a.unemployed
Q3. He is an (underachiever) – what a pity.
a.strong student b.mediocre student c.high achieving student
d.poor student
Ans: d.poor student
Q4. This apartment is all I can afford – it’s nice and (cosy) .
a.expensive b.spacious c. small d.cheap
Ans: b.spacious
Q5. The war hero’s (prosthetic limb) is a visible reminder of his sacrifice in the war.
a.wound b.amputated leg c.wooden leg d.scar
Ans: b.amputated leg
Q6. I am living out my (golden years) in peace and comfort.
a.infancy b.youth c.middle-age d.old age
Ans: d.old age
Please help to check the above answers, thanks & regards.
4, 5 are wrong.
The others are right.
Sure, I can help you check the answers for the given euphemisms.
Q1. The problem of (undocumented workers) in this city is getting serious.
Ans: c. illegal workers
Explanation: The term "undocumented workers" is a euphemism for "illegal workers." It is used to refer to individuals who are working in a country without proper documentation or legal status.
Q2. I am (in between jobs) right now, but things are looking up – I’ve signed up at a job employment agency.
Ans: a. unemployed
Explanation: The phrase "in between jobs" is a euphemism for "unemployed." It is used to describe the state of being without a job or currently searching for a new job.
Q3. He is an (underachiever) – what a pity.
Ans: d. poor student
Explanation: The term "underachiever" is a euphemism for "poor student." It is used to describe someone who is not performing to their potential or not meeting expected standards of achievement.
Q4. This apartment is all I can afford – it’s nice and (cosy).
Ans: c. small
Explanation: The word "cosy" is a euphemism for "small." It is used to describe a space that is small but comfortable and inviting.
Q5. The war hero’s (prosthetic limb) is a visible reminder of his sacrifice in the war.
Ans: c. wooden leg
Explanation: The term "prosthetic limb" is a euphemism for a "wooden leg." It is used to describe an artificial limb that replaces a missing or amputated limb.
Q6. I am living out my (golden years) in peace and comfort.
Ans: d. old age
Explanation: The phrase "golden years" is a euphemism for "old age." It is used to describe the period of life after retirement when one expects to enjoy leisure and comfort.
All the given answers are correct!