Foreign Phrases MCQs with Answers

What does the Latin phrase 'Non compos mentis' imply when referring to an individual's state of mind?

• A.Of sound mind
• B.Not of sound mind
• C.Guilty mind
• D.Empty mind

The was maintained even after the government change.

• A.status quo
• B.status quo ante
• C.status symbol
• D.statutory status

What does the Latin phrase 'N.B.' (nota bene) instruct the reader to do?

• A.Not bad
• B.Now begin
• C.Nothing before
• D.Note well

REX used for?

• A.The Queen
• B.The King
• C.The President
• D.The Prime Minister

What does the Latin abbreviation 'i.e.' (id est) stand for in English?

• A.and so on
• B.for example
• C.that is
• D.in other words

What does the Italian phrase 'Al fresco' mean when referring to dining?

• A.Indoors
• B.Outdoors
• C.Formal
• D.Buffet style

What does the Latin phrase 'Mea culpa' translate to in English?

• A.My god
• B.My soul
• C.My fault
• D.My love

What does the Latin phrase 'Ad nauseam' mean when used in English?

• A.To the point of boredom
• B.To the point of nausea
• C.To the point of exhaustion
• D.To the point of anger

What does the Latin phrase 'vice versa' mean when used in English?

• A.In good faith
• B.In the same manner
• C.By force
• D.The other way around

What does the Latin phrase 'Pro tanto' mean?

• A.For the time being
• B.By the way
• C.In proportion
• D.To that extent