What might happen...
Think it or Say It
Job Skills
Figurative Language
Sarcasm
100

What might happen if you leave the house and forget to put the milk back in the fridge? 

It will spoil

100

Think it or Say it: 

Your dad made eggs for breakfast. You hate eggs. You say to dad, "Those eggs look good, but I think I'm going to eat something else" 

Say it; that was a polite way to say no thank you

100

True or False: It is okay to wear jeans and a t shirt to a job interview

False

100

She had butterflies in her stomach before the big race really means...

She was nervous 

100
Sara and Josh are waiting at the bus stop. Sara says, "We're going to be here all day"


Do you think Sara means what she says? What does she actually mean?  

No, she means they are waiting for a long time 

200

What might happen if you study very hard for your science test? 

You will hopefully get a good grade! 

200

Think it or Say it: 


Your aunt came to visit. She lives far away. She said she had a gift for you but she forgot it. You say, “That’s okay. I like visiting with you.”

Say it: That was a kind and polite thing to say to your aunt 

200

What is the first thing you should do when walking in the room to start an interview? 

Introduce yourself and shake their hand 

200

I'm going to have to start from scratch really means...

Starting from the beginning 

200

Jeff took a bite of cold, soggy french fries and said "This lunch is delicious!" 


Do you think Jeff meant what he said? What does he actually mean? 

No, he means the lunch is gross 

300

What might happen if you are sending text messages during class? 

You could get in trouble, you might miss something important your teacher is talking about 

300

Think it or Say It: 

Your family goes out to dinner. Your sister has been trying to lose weight. She thinks about it and orders the brownie sundae for dessert. You say, “Are you sure? You won’t lose any weight that way.”

Think it: NEVER comment about someone's weight because it can come across as rude 

300

True or False: It is a good idea to research the company you want to work for before you go and interview 

True! 

300

He is working around the clock, really means....

He is busy working 

300

Bryce yawned and closed his book. He said "This book is super exciting" 


What did you really mean? How did you know? 

This book is boring. You know this because he yawned

400

What might happen if you get in the car with your friend who is a bad driver? 

You are putting yourself in danger, could get hurt 

400

Think it or Say It: 

You go to the school library and the librarian say you have a missing book. You disagree with her and don’t remember taking out that book. You say to her, “I really don’t think I took that book out. Can you double check?”

Say it: that was a polite way to say they may have made a mistake 

400

Pretend like you are on a job interview and answer the following question: 


What are some of your strengths

....

400

I'm going to hit the sack, really means....

I'm going to bed 

400

Jake and Erin paid $40 each to get a ticket, popcorn and drink for the movie. Jake says, "I'll be 100 before I can save enough to see another movie"


Do you think Jake meant what he said? What did he actually mean? 

No, he meant that the movie was expensive and its going to take time to save enough money for another ticket 

500

What might happen if you leave the house and forgot to turn off the oven?

You could start a fire 

500

Think it or Say It: 

Sam is taking a painting class. He shows the class a picture of his first painting, which he is very proud of. You say, “What is that suppose to be?”

Think it: this may embarrass him and it not nice to say 
500

Answer the following question like you are on a job interview: 


What makes you a good worker? Why should we hire you for this job? 

...

500

She has a heart of gold, really means

She is a kind person 

500

When mom returned fro her morning walk, Dad was still sitting and reading the newspaper. Mom said, "You did a great job cleaning the kitchen while I was gone"


Do you think mom meant what she said? What did she actually mean? 

No, she was mad that she  came home to a dirty kitchen 

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