Which of the following statements uses a euphemism?

English

1 answer:

Roman55 [17]3 years ago

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The correct answer is: [A]:

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" When the teacher passed out the baby pigs the class was supposed to dissect, one of the students lost their lunch. "

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<u>Note</u>: This is the only answer choice given that uses a "euphemism" ; or "polite-sounding idiom or expression" to replace an otherwise distasteful event or situation or description of something.

In this particular statement, the euphemism is: "lost [their] lunch".

Note that to "lose [one's] lunch" is a euphemism for "vomiting" (an unpleasant description or event.

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Hope this helps!

Best wishes to you!

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