Adam took a sudden left turn, causing traffic behind him to start honking. "Wow you're an incredible driver, did they teach you that in school?" asked Nate.
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
Nate was making fun of Adam's decision while driving.
Brenda ordered a chocolate ice cream cone. As she was eating it, however, it began to melt and drip all down her hand and arm.
"Well, that feels great," she muttered.
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
She said the opposite of what she means.
"You've been watching this show for hours, you must love it." said Mitch.
"No, I hate it." replied Cam.
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
Cam said the opposite of what he meant. Context clues tell us that, because he watched it for hours, he must like the show.
At the beach, Nikki and Sam were playing in the waves, when a huge wave came and knocked Nikki over.
"Whoa, you okay?" Sam asked.
Nikki grinned, gave a thumbs up, and replied "Yeah! I'm good!"
Serious or Sarcastic?
Serious!
Mandy took her 5 year old daughter to the zoo. They had a great day, and on their way home, her daughter said, "Thanks for taking me! I loved our trip!"
Serious or Sarcastic?
Serious!
"Oh, please ask that question again. I don't think we've covered it sufficiently in the past five minutes."
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
The teacher is upset that the student was not paying attention and asked a question that had already been answered.
"Oh, your essay was a masterpiece. I especially enjoyed deciphering your creative use of spelling and grammar."
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
The teacher is trying to insult the student for using poor spelling and grammar throughout their essay.
"I appreciate you borrowing my shirt and adding your artistic touch with those mysterious stains. It's a fashion statement."
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
They were upset that their shirt was returned with stains after someone borrowed it.
"Please, do go on. I can't get enough of this enthralling tale. It's definitely not making me want to take a nap."
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
They said the opposite of what they meant. Their communication partner is telling a long, boring story.
"Wow, you're such a genius! I'm glad I can provide you with brilliant ideas to claim as your own."
Serious or Sarcastic?
Sarcastic!
They are upset that another person is taking credit for their ideas.