Feb. 12, 2009
Here is a short exercise to test your knowledge of social skills:
1. The cheerleader shouted out after she heard her squad won the trophy. What would best explain his/her action(s)?
a. She was furious that they won.
b. She was excited and thrilled.
c. She was performing one of the cheers.
2. The truck driver breathed out a huge breath after he barely avoided crashing his rig when a car cut in front of him. What would best explain his/her action(s)?
a. He had been holding his breath while he maneuvered his 16-wheeler.
b. He was trying not to breathe in any gasoline fumes.
c. He didn't want his supervisor to hear over the radio any of the angry words (swearing) he wanted to use.
3. The eighth grader sat quietly after the classroom teacher raised his voice and loudly said, "The next one to talk out of turn gets silent lunch". What would best explain his/her action(s)?
a. She was bored and almost asleep.
b. She was hoping the teacher would call on her.
c. She wanted the teacher not to notice her.
Have fun with these!
