Convo
A friend tells you, "I just got back from a concert." Generate an appropriate follow-up question.
What concert did you go to?
"I always brush my teeth before bed, but sometimes I forget." Is the word always used appropriately?
No. Change to "I usually brush my teeth before bed."
Someone asks you a question, but you need more time to think of an answer. What could you say?
Can I have a moment to think about that?
Name 4 different things that could cause someone to miss an appointment.
Traffic, oversleeping, illness, scheduling conflict
"She tried to conceal her disappointment, even though her facial expression revealed how she really felt." What does conceal mean?
Hide or keep something from being seen
Your coworker says, "I've been really busy this week." Ask an open-ended question to learn more.
What have you been busy working on?
"I probably know how to drive because I have had my license for five years." Is probably the best word choice?
No. "I know how to drive" is more appropriate because he has his license and experience.
You know what you want to explain, but you cannot remember a specific word. What could you say?
I'm having trouble finding the right word.
Name 5 things you might find in a professional office
Computer, desk, printer, stapler, filing cabinet
"His explanation was vague, leaving everyone confused about what actually happened." What does vague mean?
Unclear or lacking specific details
Someone tells you they are thinking about going back to school. Generate TWO relevant follow-up questions.
What are you thinking about studying? What made you interested in going back?
"She usually takes the same route to work, but today she went a different way." Is usually used appropriately?
Yes
Someone misunderstands what you are trying to communicate. How could you clarify your message?
Let me explain what I meant another way.
Name 5 ways to spend free time without using technology.
Reading a book
Going for a walk or hike
Playing a sport
Drawing or painting
Cooking or baking
"He was skeptical of the offer because it sounded too good to be true." What does skeptical mean?
Doubtful or questioning whether something is true
Your friend says, "I started working out recently." Generate three different questions that would help you learn more about their experience.
What kind of workouts do you do? What motivated you to start? How often do you go?
"Of course, he will get the job because he had a great interview." Is of course appropriate?
Not necessarily. Having a great interview doesn't guarantee he'll get the job. "He will probably get the job" is more appropriate.
You are having a conversation with someone, but they are talking too quickly for you to follow. How could you advocate for yourself?
Could you slow down a little? I want to make sure I understand.
Name 5 qualities that make someone a good friend.
Trustworthy, kind, supportive, honest, dependable
"The company decided to modify its schedule to accommodate employees who needed different working hours." What does modify mean?
Change or adjust
Someone tells you they recently moved to a new city. Generate an open-ended question, a follow-up question, and a comment that would help maintain the conversation.
What made you decide to move? How are you liking it so far? Moving to a new city sounds exciting!
"I sometimes go to the gym every single day." Identify the problem and revise the sentence.
The words contradict each other. Change to "I always go to the gym" or "I sometimes go to the gym," depending on the intended meaning.
You are explaining something, lose your train of thought, and cannot remember what you were saying. Generate two ways to handle the situation.
I lost my train of thought. Can you remind me what we were discussing? / Give me a second to collect my thoughts.
Name 5 things you should consider before accepting a job.
Pay, schedule, location, responsibilities, benefits
"The instructions were extensive, covering every possible step and providing detailed explanations." What does extensive mean?
Thorough, comprehensive, or covering a lot