Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

What is the correct translation of 'Nearer the church, farther from God'?

• A.darkness under the lamp
• B.far drums sound sweet
• C.the ball will not remain in your hand
• D.elephant's teeth are for eating and for showing

What is the English translation of the Urdu phrase "Thank you in advance"?

• A.Thank you afterwards
• B.Thank you for your time
• C.Thank you in advance
• D.Thank you prematurely

What does the Latin phrase 'Post mortem' refer to?

• A.Before death
• B.After death
• C.During life
• D.Before birth

What does the Latin term 'verbatim' mean when referring to how something is copied or reported?

• A.In summary
• B.Word for word
• C.Paraphrased
• D.In essence

Alter ego means _?

• A.Enemy
• B.Old friend
• C.Another self
• D.Alteration

What does the Latin phrase 'Talis qualis' mean?

• A.Such as it is
• B.By the fact itself
• C.In the same place
• D.For the time being

Alma mater means ?

• A.School
• B.College
• C.University
• D.Institute

What does the Latin phrase 'Ab initio' mean?

• A.In the middle
• B.At the end
• C.From the beginning
• D.By accident

What does the Latin legal term 'in limine' mean when used in a courtroom context?

• A.At the threshold
• B.In the middle
• C.After the verdict
• D.Outside the court

What does the Latin phrase 'modus vivendi' refer to?

• A.A way of speaking
• B.A way of thinking
• C.A way of dying
• D.A way of living