Conversation Skills
Advocate for yourself
Employment
Context Clues
Inferences
100

When entering a classroom, you should __________

the teacher.

Greet ... Say hi to

100

You didn't hear the teacher's directions.  What should you do?

Ask them to repeat themselves.

100

This is a form you fill out to apply for a job.

Job Application?  or Job Interview?

Job Application

100

At the amusement park, the roller coaster, the haunted house and even the ferris wheel scared the coward.

a.a fearful person

b.brave

c.hero

A. A fearful person

100

The late bell rang. Almost immediately, the principal came on the loudspeaker to do the morning announcements. Chairs scratched across the tile ?oor as children stood up from the desks to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Where are they?

School

200

When in a conversation, one person speaks and the other person ______________.

listens
200

You were standing in the line in the cafeteria and there are no more apple juices on the shelf.  What could you do?

Ask whether they have any more juice or select something else to drink.

200

When someone tells you they are a teacher, or a banker or a police officer - they are telling you what their ____________ is. 

Occupation   or     Employer

Occupation

200

She tried to recall the events that led up to the surprise, to see if there were any clues along the way.

a.tell about

b.remember

c.forget

B. remember

200

Everywhere they looked, they saw trees, grass, and dirt. As they stood on the trail, they heard the sounds of bugs, birds, and frogs. The girls had their backpacks and boots on. They were ready to explore.

Where were they?

On a hike... in the woods

300

To learn more information during a conversation, you should ____ a ______________.

ask ......... question

300

The bell rings but you did not finish taking your test.  You know you're allowed to get extra time. What should you do?

Let the teacher know that you didn't finish the test but want the opportunity to finish.

300

The word salary means......

how much money you make at a job
300

The boy was swift, and he passed the other runners in the race.

a.slow

b.fast

c.brief

B. fast

300

The band played and the cheerleaders jumped, flipped, and yelled at the 50 yard line. Oscar and John gave each other a high five as they sat next to each other in the bleachers. Their team had just earned another 7 points on the board. They were so close to a victory!

Where are they?

a football game

400

______contact is important because it tells the other person that you are paying attention.

Eye

400

You just had a fight with a good friend.  You are upset and the bell rings to go to class. You get to class, but you're having a hard time not crying. What can you do?

Ask to go to the restroom, for a few minutes to calm down ... ask to go to the counseling center.

400

Duties and tasks that you do for a job are also known as :

job responsibilities   or   qualifications?

Job responsibilities 

400

She told a tale of woe, about living homeless and without a family or food.

a.sadness

b.happiness

c.inspiration

A. sadness

400

In the sunshine, Amaya and Melanie applied more lotion to their skin. Amaya’s mom insisted that they both wear hats since the sun was so strong while they played. They heard seagulls squawking while the waves crashed gently on the sand.

Where are they?

The beach

500

True / False.  You should use any tone of voice you want when talking to a teacher.

False

500

You're having trouble organizing and keeping track of your assignments.  You keep handing things in late.  What can you do?

Ask a teacher for help.  Use a planner.  Put due dates in your phone.

500

A job interview is ...   a form you fill out OR a conversation?

A conversation

500

It was a rare gem, one you do not see very often.

a.regular

b.not occurring often

c.common

B. not occurring often

500

Naomi and her family sat down in a booth near the kitchen. They saw waiters and waitresses walking quickly from table to table to speak to people. They delivered drinks on a tray and wrote notes down on pieces of paper while the people talked to them.

Where are they?

A restaurant