Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

What does the Latin term 'ibid.' or 'ibidem' signify when used in citations?

• A.The same author as the previous citation
• B.The same source as the previous citation
• C.The same page as the previous citation
• D.The same year as the previous citation

What does the abbreviation 'R.S.V.P.' stand for when you receive an invitation?

• A.Please respond
• B.Reserve your seat please
• C.Reply soon, very promptly
• D.Repondez s'il vous plait

What does the French term 'en bloc' mean when used in English?

• A.Separately
• B.In pieces
• C.All together
• D.Individually

What does the Latin phrase 'Pari passu' mean when used in legal and financial contexts?

• A.With an equal step
• B.By the same hand
• C.In good faith
• D.After the fact

What does the Latin term 'Alma mater' refer to when used in the context of education?

• A.A teacher who is very strict
• B.The school, college, or university someone attended
• C.A type of scholarship
• D.The final examination

What does the Latin abbreviation 'Post meridiem (p.m.)' refer to in terms of time?

• A.Before noon
• B.After noon
• C.At midnight
• D.At noon

What does the Latin phrase 'Pro bono' commonly refer to in English?

• A.For the public good
• B.For personal gain
• C.For legal purposes
• D.For charitable donation

What does the Latin term 'prima facie' mean when used in legal contexts?

• A.By the court
• B.After the fact
• C.Beyond doubt
• D.At first sight

What does the Latin term 'Casus belli' refer to?

• A.A peace treaty
• B.An act justifying war
• C.A declaration of neutrality
• D.A diplomatic note

What does the Latin phrase 'Bona fide' mean?

• A.By force
• B.In bad faith
• C.In secret
• D.In good faith