Latin in the Modern World

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1. When the company sent their employees out of town on business, they gave them a "per diem" for lodging and food, anything else came out of the employee's own funds. What meaning does the Latin phrase "per diem" have in modern English? Per week Per hour Per year Per day

2. If two players don't make any mistakes when playing each other at Tic-Tac-Toe, they can play games "ad infinitum" without anyone ever winning a game. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "ad infinitum" in modern English? To infinity For a day For an hour For a month

3. In ancient Rome the phrase "alma mater" referred to a mother goddess, which fits with the literal translation to English of "nourishing mother", but if someone talks about their "alma mater" in modern times they could be referring to which of the following? A university An arboretum A bookstore A park

4. After completing his mission to the space station, the astronaut said he was glad to be on "terra firma". What does the Latin phrase "terra firma" translate to in modern English? At sea Firm ground In the air Orbiting the moon

5. In the southern United States the time period from 1781-1860 is known by the Latin phrase "antebellum". What does "antebellum" translate to in modern English? During the war Between the wars Before the war After the war

6. The Latin phrase "e pluribus unum" can be found on a lot of United States of America currency, but what does this Latin phrase translate to in modern English? Out of many, one Don't tread on me In God we trust The union of the snake

7. You may not know the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" when it's fully spelled out, but most of us are familiar with the shortened form of the phrase which is e.g.. What does the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" translate to in modern English? Many thanks Fifteen percent gratuity included For the sake of example Role model

8. "Ad hominem" is a Latin phrase which describes an argumentative technique. What would someone who was practicing "ad hominem" debating be focusing their argument on? Attacking an opponent's good deeds Answering the question asked them Highlighting their own good deeds Attacking an opponent's character

9. While the parents were both at work the teachers at the school had an "in loco parentis" relationship with that child. What is the modern English translation of the Latin phrase "in loco parentis"? The crazy parents In place of a parent Great grandparents Cousins twice removed

10. When the patient who was allergic to penicillin, and it stated so on their chart, was given a shot of penicillin by the doctor, "res ipsa loquitur" applied in regard to the doctor's responsibility for any complications arising from the shot. What does the Latin phrase "res ipsa loquitur" translate to in modern English? Who can it be now The matter speaks for itself Business as usual It's a mistake