Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A teacher addressed the class using the underlined euphemism: “The grades for this test surprised me. 90% of the class did not attain a success.” Which of the following revisions does NOT contain a euphemism?

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02-06-2016
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A teacher addressed the class using the underlined euphemism: “The grades for this test surprised me. 90% of the class did not attain a success.” Which of the following revisions does NOT contain a euphemism?

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Roachil Roachil · Answer 1 · 2016-06-02T17:37:31+02:00

Roachil Roachil

02-06-2016

(A) A euphemism is mild or indirect way of telling someone or something bad. "sugar coating it" if you will. (A) is straight forward.

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flaviazubeldia flaviazubeldia · Answer 2 · 2019-02-15T19:31:38+01:00

From the options you added in the comments box, the one that does not contain an euphemism is the first one: 90% of the class failed.

The correct answer is A).

An euphemism is a mild or indirect expression or word that substitutes for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

In this case, the purpose of the teacher was to tell the students the bad news about the exam's results trying not to hurt them.