A euphemism is an inoffensive word or phrase that is substituted for another word or phrase that may be considered sad, offensive, hurtful, or shocking. Usually we use euphemisms when we talk about death, bodily functions, or death.
This worksheet is aimed for use with 7th grade, but can also be used with 6th or 8th grade. It consists of the definition of a euphemism, an example of a euphemism and its literal meaning, and 12 sentences using common euphemisms encountered in literature and real-l