Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

What does the Latin abbreviation 'e.g.' (exempli gratia) stand for in English?

• A.For example
• B.And so on
• C.In other words
• D.That is

What does the French phrase 'Au fait' mean in English?

• A.By the way
• B.In fact
• C.Up to date
• D.At ease

Past Paper MCQ

"Lingua Franca" means ?

• A.A dead language
• B.A common language
• C.A foreign language
• D.A native language

De facto means:

• A.In law
• B.In practice
• C.By force
• D.By agreement

What does the Latin term 'ex gratia' mean when referring to a payment made?

• A.By right
• B.Under obligation
• C.As a favor
• D.By law

What does the Latin term 'Corrigendum' refer to in the context of publishing?

• A.A table of contents
• B.A new edition of a book
• C.A preface written by the author
• D.An error to be corrected

What does the Latin term 'Volens' imply when used in the context of 'Volens nolens'?

• A.Unwilling
• B.Willing
• C.Neutral
• D.Forced

What does the Latin phrase 'sine qua non' mean?

• A.Without which not
• B.A necessary evil
• C.An essential condition
• D.By itself

What does the Latin phrase 'modus operandi' commonly abbreviated as 'M.O.' refer to?

• A.A method of working
• B.A type of crime
• C.A legal document
• D.A form of punishment

What does the Latin term 'Ergo' commonly mean in English?

• A.However
• B.Although
• C.Because
• D.Therefore