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🤔 What Are They Thinking?

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🔄 SAME WORD, DIFFERENT MEANING
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100

Your friend replies “lol” after you vent about something serious.
👉 What are they likely thinking?

Not taking it seriously / unsure how to respond / uncomfortable

100

Looking down, quiet voice, avoiding interaction
👉 Feeling?

Sad, anxious, uncomfortable

100

You accidentally talk over someone
👉 What should you do?

Apologize and let them continue

100

“Cold”
👉 2 meanings + sentences

  • Temperature: “It’s cold outside”
  • Emotion: “She gave me a cold look”
100

“Check”
👉 “Check your answers before turning it in.”

Look over/review


200

A classmate avoids eye contact after you ask them to work together.
👉 What might they be thinking?

Nervous, doesn’t want to work together, unsure

200

Fast speech, tapping foot, checking time
👉 Feeling?

Nervous, stressed, rushed

200

Your friend is clearly upset but won’t explain why
👉 Best response?

Give space + check in later

200

“Break”
👉 2 meanings + sentences

  • Damage: “Don’t break it”
  • Pause: “Take a break”
200

“Right”
👉 “You were right about the answer.”

Correct

300

Someone suddenly stops texting after you bring up plans.
👉 What are they thinking?

They don’t want to commit / avoiding the situation

300

Forced smile, crossed arms, short responses
👉 Feeling?

Annoyed, uncomfortable


300

Someone makes a rude comment about your outfit
👉 Appropriate response?

Calm response / ignore / set boundary

300

“Light”
👉 2 meanings + sentences

  • Not heavy: “This bag is light”
  • Brightness: “Turn on the light”
300

“Watch”
👉 “I got a new watch for my birthday.”

Timepiece

400

A friend says “It’s whatever” but sighs and looks away.
👉 What are they actually thinking?

They care but don’t want to show it / they’re upset

400

Laughing but glancing around to see reactions
👉 Feeling?

Insecure, seeking approval

400

You’re left out of a group chat conversation
👉 Solution?

Ask respectfully / find another way to connect / don’t assume

400

“Run”
👉 2 meanings + sentences

  • Move fast: “I run daily”
  • Operate: “The app runs smoothly”
400

 “Miss”
👉 “She didn’t miss a single practice.”

Skip/fail to attend

500

A friend jokes about you in front of others, then says “relax, it’s just a joke.”
👉 Give 2 possible thoughts

  • “I didn’t think it would hurt you”
  • “I’m trying to fit in or be funny”
500

Shrugging, avoiding eye contact, saying “I don’t care” repeatedly
👉 Feeling?

Possibly upset, defensive, hiding emotions

500

A friend shares something personal and says “don’t tell anyone,” but it involves something risky
👉 Best response?

Respect privacy but seek help if safety is involved

500

(Challenge):

“Hold”
👉 Use BOTH meanings in one scenario

Carry + wait: “Hold my phone and hold on a second”

500

(Challenge) 

“Charge”
👉 “The coach yelled ‘charge!’ while my phone needed to charge.”
👉 Give BOTH meanings

  • Move forward aggressively
  • Power a device