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Lahore Grammar School: Gulberg Network
Lahore Grammar School: Gulberg Network
GULBERG NETWORK
Euphemisms
Q. Select the correct meaning of the euphemisms given below:-
get changed
put on make-up
2 - In the family way: "I heard that Jane is in the family way again. That'll be her
third.
married
pregnant
divorced
sick
3 - Kick the bucket: "That horrible old guy has finally kicked the bucket. I won't miss
him."
to hide
to leave
on holiday
to die
4 - The big C: "She got the results back from the hospital. Bad news - she has the big
C."
clinic
cough
cold
cancer
5 - Stretch the truth: "Politicians often stretch the truth especially when making
election promises."
to start talking
to tell lies
to have a meeting
to be honest
6 - In-between jobs: "I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find
one soon."
unemployed
bored
retired
on holiday
7 - Let go: "My company plans to let go 100 workers unless business improves."
employ
sack/fire
promote
fat
old
tall
thin
9 - Tired and emotional: "He was described as being tired and emotional when the
police found him in the street at 4am."
drunk
lost
angry
sleeping
brand-new
ordered
second-hand
2. The principal told the student: “Do not leave the building during school hours!”
The principal told the student that he should not leave the building during school hours.
The politician advised the citizens that they should only vote for his party.
5. The singer requested: “Everyone in the audience, sing along with me!”
The singer requested that everyone in the audience should sing along with him.
6. We told Barbara: “Read that book, if you want to pass the course.”
We told Barbara that she should read the book if she wanted to pass the course.
General Howard ordered that all soldiers should be prepared for combat.
10. The psychologist advised them: “Keep the child in a peaceful environment!”
The psychologist advised them that they should keep the child in a peaceful environment.
Correcting Errors
Q. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a
blank is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember
to underline the word that you have supplied.
Incorrect Correct
yet there are studies who indicate that (c) ____who___ ____which_____
reducing the salt intake lower blood pressure. (d) lower reduces