Language Recognition: Recognizing Common Latin Phrases Used in English Quiz

E.g. is the abbreviation for exempli gratia, which literally means 'for the sake of example.' It is correctly used to signal that a list of examples will follow the statement.

This is false. Etc. is short for et cetera, meaning 'and other things' or 'and so forth.' It indicates that the list is incomplete, and the author will not be listing more items.

A.M. (ante meridiem) means 'before noon.' P.M. (post meridiem) means 'after noon.' Both are used to specify time of day.

Et al. is short for et alii (masculine plural) or et aliae (feminine plural), meaning 'and others.' It is used when citing a source with many authors to avoid listing every name.

Persona non grata means 'unwelcome person.' It is a diplomatic term for a foreign person whose presence in a country is considered unacceptable.

Mea culpa means 'my fault.' It is an acknowledgment of one's own error or guilt.

Bona fide means 'in good faith' or 'genuine.' It is used to describe something that is sincere, real, or authentic.

Vice versa literally means 'the other way around.' In this context, it means the teacher can also learn from the students, showing the same exchange happening in reverse.

Quid pro quo means 'something for something.' It describes an exchange or a deal where an equal return or service is expected for something given.

This is false. An alter ego is the opposite or secondary personality of a person, often a hidden or separate identity, not the main public one.

This is true. In loco parentis means 'in the place of a parent' and describes the legal responsibility of an adult (like a teacher) to care for a minor when the parent is absent.

Per se means 'in or by itself.' A is correct because the bicycle, by itself, is not dangerous. C is correct because the color, viewed independently, is not the problem.

Status quo literally means 'the state in which.' It is used to describe the current, existing condition or state of things, often regarding politics or social issues.

This is false. Ad hoc means 'for this purpose,' describing something created or done immediately for one specific, often temporary, reason.

Pro bono is short for pro bono publico, meaning 'for the public good.' It refers to work undertaken, especially legal work, without charge.

Tabula rasa means 'scraped tablet.' It is used metaphorically to describe a mind or a situation that is initially empty, without any pre-conceived ideas or knowledge.

I.e. is used to clarify the definition of the first term. C clarifies biology, and D clarifies nocturnal. A is a suggestion, not a clarification. B is factually incorrect as Labradors are not always Golden Retrievers.

I.e. means id est, which translates as 'that is' or 'in other words.' It is used to clarify or rephrase a previous statement with more precision.

Carpe diem is a famous phrase meaning 'seize the day,' which encourages someone to live in the moment and make the most of the present time.

Alma mater literally means 'nourishing mother.' It is the term used to refer to the school, college, or university from which one graduated.