Thank You
What is one of the most common ways to respond to thank you?
You're welcome
How could you respond if someone says "Sorry I'm late!"
a. My bad.
b. No worries!
c. Great!
d. Unacceptable.
b. No worries!
Name 2 ways to say that you disagree with someone (there are many!)
- I disagree
- I'm afraid I don't agree
- I don't think so
- I beg to differ (more formal)
- I see it differently/that's not how I see it
- On the contrary (more formal)...
What are the two different meanings of the word "fair"?
(Hint: 1. Have you ever been to the Minnesota state fair? 2. That isn't fair!)
1. A carnival or community event with games
2. Showing no favoritism or special treatment
What does it mean if something is "a piece of cake"?
It is really easy.
How could you say "thank you" while letting the person know you would like to return their favor?
(Hint: I ____ you one.)
owe
What is a common sound that midwesterners make when they accidentally bump into someone to show that it was an accident?
Ope, sorry! or Oops!
Name 3 ways to agree with someone (there are so many!)
- Exactly/absolutely
- No, I totally agree!
- That's so true
- I couldn't agree with you more
- Tell me about it!
- That's exactly what I think...
What are the two meanings to the word "handle"
(Hint: one is a noun and the other is a verb)
1. A door handle (noun)
2. The ability to manage a situation or problem (verb)
What does someone mean if they say "you're pulling my leg!"
They don't believe what you are saying or they think you must be joking.
How do we respond when someone says "thank you" and you also have something to thank them for?
No, thank YOU! (word stress!)
Name 3 ways to respond when someone says "sorry." (there are more than 3 answers!)
All good, don't worry about it, it happens, no problem, it's okay...
This is a more formal way to say that you disagree with someone.
(Hint: I ___ to differ.)
Beg
What are the two definitions of "store?"
1. A place to buy items
2. Keeping an amount of something (I stored vegetables in my cupboard)
What does the figure of speech "hang in there" mean?
Don't give up even though it might be difficult.
Another response to "thank you"
(Hint: this phrase is commonly used by Chick-fil-A workers)
My pleasure!
How could you apologize while taking responsibility for the problem?
(Hint: Sorry, that was my ____)
bad (informal), fault
What does it mean if someone says "can I jump in here?"
They would like to interrupt a conversation and add their opinion.
What are the multiple meanings of the homonym "charge?"
1. To fill up the battery
2. Requesting a payment from someone for an item or a service (They charged me $10.)
Could also be: To run quickly towards something, to make an accusation (under law)
What does the figure of speech "hit the sack/hay" mean.
To go to bed (It's time for me to hit the sack -> It's time for me to go to bed)
*This is also used to signify you are leaving somewhere
What does the figure of speech "you hit the nail on the head" mean?
You said or did something that was exactly correct or accurate.
What does the phrase "bear with me" mean?
*come up with an example of when you might use this for an extra 100 points
This is something you say before you are about to express your opinion, but maybe don't want to hurt the other's feelings.
(Hint: uses the word "fence")
No offense
This homonym can mean:
1. A commercial business
2. Spending time with someone to provide friendship
Company
*for an extra 100 points, use this word in a sentence
When would someone use the figure of speech "it's not a walk in the park"?
When something is not easy or requires a lot of effort.