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What is a hard skill?
A skill you learn through practice or education, like knowing math or playing an instrument.
What is an example of a hard skill that you learned at school?
a. knowing how to use a computer
b. being a good friend
A. Knowing how to use a computer
Which of the following is a hard skill?
a) Time management
b) Cooking
c) Problem-solving
b) Cooking
When someone says the opposite of what they mean
What is a soft skill?
non-technical skills that describe how you work and interact with others.
If you’re good at using a calculator or a computer, which type of skill is that?
Hard Skill
Which of the following is an example of a soft skill?
a) Writing a report
b) Solving a math problem
c) Being a good listener
If someone says "Great Job!" when you drop your lunch on the ground, are they being real or sarcastic?
sarcastic
Name one of the soft skills you used at your internship
answers will vary (must be a soft skill)
Name one of the hard skills you used at your internship
Answers will vary (Must be a hard skill)
They help you work well with others and develop people skills
When someone is using sarcasm, they are usually:
a. trying to be funny, but not being serious
b. telling the truth
c. always trying to be mean
A. trying to be funny, but not being serious
Why are hard skills important?
They are important job skills that you need to know
Can soft skills be learned?
yes
Which of the following would NOT be considered a hard skill?
a) Drawing a picture
b) Talking to someone about their feelings
c) Building a model airplane
b. talking to someone about their feelings
Why do people use sarcasm?
To be funny or make a joke, sometimes to be rude or mean
Is using a cash register a hard skill or a soft skill?
Hard skill
If a teacher says, “Oh, wonderful! Another late homework!” and sounds annoyed, they are being:
a) Sarcastic
b) Happy
c) Encouraging
a. sarcastic
5. Which of the following would NOT be sarcasm?
a) "I am so happy you finished your homework on time!"
b) "Wow, this is the best weather ever!" (when it’s raining heavily)
c) "You’re so great at basketball!" (when the person is playing very badly)
a. "I am so happy you finished your homework on time!"
8. If you hear someone say, “What a perfect day to go swimming!” while it’s snowing outside, they are being:
a) Sarcastic
b) Honest
c) Helpful
a. a) sarcastic