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When did South Africa join BRICS?
When did South Africa join BRICS?
- 2008
- 2014
- 2012
- 2010 (correct)
Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank located?
Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank located?
- Moscow, Russia
- Mumbai, India
- Brasília, Brazil
- Shanghai, China (correct)
In which city was the 15th BRICS summit held?
In which city was the 15th BRICS summit held?
- Johannesburg (correct)
- Durban
- Pretoria
- Cape Town
What is the meaning of circumlocution?
What is the meaning of circumlocution?
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Which term best describes circumlocution?
Which term best describes circumlocution?
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What is the opposite of circumlocution?
What is the opposite of circumlocution?
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Study Notes
BRICS
- South Africa joined BRICS in 2010
- The headquarters of the New Development Bank is located in Shanghai, China
- The 15th BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa
Circumlocution
- Circumlocution is the act of speaking in a roundabout or indirect way to avoid saying something directly or clearly
- The term that best describes circumlocution is euphemism
- The opposite of circumlocution is directness or plain speaking
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Test your knowledge of the BRICS summit by taking this quiz. Learn about the 15th summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the addition of South Africa to BRICS in 2010, the signing of the agreement for the New Development Bank, and more.
