Idioms
Quincy was concerned about performing at first, but he practiced his part so well that he nailed it in the end.
To get something exactly right
Your bother is in the garage fixing a car, he comes to find you. "This car is a lot of work, would you mind giving me a hand?"
Indirect request- he is not directly telling you to help him, rather he is giving you a choice to.
You are watching TV with your cousin, but you don't like his show. What could you say to get him to change the channel? Make an indrect request!
Hey, the football game with the Chargers is going to start in a few minutes! It is going to be a great game!
You are at the bowling alley with friends from class and one of your classmates says to you," Hey do you have any money?" What is their true intention?
They want me to pay for something at the bowling alley either bowling, snacks, etc.
The spy seemed so trustworthy that he pulled the wool over everyone's eyes.
After waking up late, stubbing her toe in the shower, and missing the bus, Rachel realized she left her math homework at home. She yells "That's just what I needed today!"
Sarcasm
On no! You are out with your friends, and you need to call your mom to pick you up later. BUT you left your phone at home today.
What need to ask your friend to borrow his phone. What could you say to 'drop a hint' about this.
Hey, do mind if I borrow your phone for a second here. I need to call my mom.
You are at the bowling alley with friends from class and one of your classmates says to you," Hey do you have any money?" If you interpreted the question literally how would you respond?
I would probably tell the person how much money I really have.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but something about Gordon looks different.
To understand or figure it out
A co-worker takes a personal call. Once she gets off the she sighs and says, "my ride home just bailed, now how will I get home?"
Indirect request- she asking for a ride home.
You're with your friends and there is just one slice of pizza left.
No one seems to want it-
How could ask indirectly for that last slice?
That last piece is looking awfully good to me!"
Hey, I'm still hungry- I skipped lunch."
Mr. Jones is in a bad mood today. When students start acting up he says," Who wants to get a referral today?" What would be the appropriate response?
No verbal response required do whatever work/task he has asked of you.
Making a wrong turn was a blessing in disguise because I discovered the perfect place for a picnic.
A problem that leads to something good
Mike's pen ran out of ink during English class, he looks around his desk and says aloud "I wish I had another pen."
Indirect Request- he is asking if someone could lend him a pen.
You are listening to a TV show. Your sister says, "Can you turn that down right now!!"
is that a indirect or direct request?
How do you feel when she says that to you?
How could she make it an indirect request?
Direct-
Bossed around- Uck.
"Hey, would you mind turning the volume down a bit?"
The last 15 minutes of class is free time however, your teacher says," This 9 weeks is almost over don't forget you binders are worth 20% of your grade. What is she implying you should do right now.
Get your binder organized.
Tanner knew his chances of getting elected were bad, but he wanted to go for broke and run for office anyway.
Mindy was so excited about the new perfume she got. While sitting in class, Ben comments "Nice perfume, how long did you marinate in it?"
Sarcasm
You going for a ride with your Aunt and Uncle. They have the air conditioning on - and you feel SUPER COLD!
What could you say to indirectly ask them to turn down the AC?
"Gee, I think I should have brought my jacket. It's cold in here.
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You walk into a group in the cafeteria and they say to you "we have a test to study for." What are they really saying?
You are not welcome in this group.