What is a common practice in many cultures regarding naming children after someone?

It's seen as a way to honor family members or historical figures

What is a common characteristic of individuals who "become a household name"?

They achieve fame and widespread recognition for their work

Which of the following best represents the action of "addressing her by name"?

Referring to her using her name when speaking directly to her

What does it mean to "live up to your name"?

behave consistent with your reputation or expectations

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies "making a name for yourself"?

Graduating from university with top honors and starting a successful career

Why might someone seek to "clear their name"?

To restore their reputation and prove their innocence

Why might someone decide to "put their name forward" for a job?

To have their name considered for the position

Why might something or someone be considered "in name only"?

having the title but lacking the qualities or characteristics

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What is a common practice in many cultures regarding naming children after someone?
It's seen as a way to honor family members or historical figures
It's done to avoid confusion
It's only done for royalty
It's considered taboo
2
What is a common characteristic of individuals who "become a household name"?
They prefer anonymity
They have an aversion to recognition
They achieve fame and widespread recognition for their work
They are forgettable
3
Which of the following best represents the action of "addressing her by name"?
Creating a new name for her
Erasing her name from records
Ignoring her name
Referring to her using her name when speaking directly to her
4
What does it mean to "live up to your name"?
To forget your name
To change your name
To ignore your name
behave consistent with your reputation or expectations
5
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies "making a name for yourself"?
Graduating from university with top honors and starting a successful career
Moving to a new city
Forgetting your own
Remaining anonymous
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Why might someone seek to "clear their name"?
To avoid attention
To restore their reputation and prove their innocence
To forget their identity
To remain anonymous
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Why might someone decide to "put their name forward" for a job?
To have their name considered for the position
To have their name considered for the position
To avoid responsibility
To forget their name
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Why might something or someone be considered "in name only"?
Because they have many names
having the title but lacking the qualities or characteristics
Because they frequently change their name
Because they lack a name

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