Meet 5. Apologies, Excuses, and Promises Quiz

What does it mean to apologize for something?

• To stop being angry with someone for something they did

• To give a reason or explain why you did something wrong

• To feel sorry or disappointed about something

• To say that you are sorry for something

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is an unrealistic excuse people use when they are late?

• There was too much traffic

• I had a doctor's appointment

• My car broke down

• I was stuck in a time loop and had to relive the same hour over and over again

What does it mean to forgive somebody for something?

• To say that you are sorry for something

• To stop being angry with someone for something they did

• To give a reason or explain why you did something wrong

• To feel sorry or disappointed about something

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is an excuse people often use when they are late?

• I was stuck in a time loop and had to relive the same hour over and over again.

• My train was cancelled so I had to take the bus

• I was abducted by aliens and they performed some experiments on me.

• I was chased by zombies and had to find a safe place to hide.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean to make an excuse?

• To say that you are sorry for something

• To feel sorry or disappointed about something

• To stop being angry with someone for something they did

• To give a reason or explain why you did something wrong

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Don’t (a)   Melissa for the problem. It wasn’t her fault.

What (a)   did he make for not coming to my birthday party?

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CCSS.L.5.5C

A: Hi, I’m sorry I’m late. I had some trouble with my car.

B: Trouble with your car? That’s the third time this week.

A: Well, it’s true. My car is very old.

B: I don’t believe you. .........................................

What's the best phrase to complete B's response?

• I understand you.

• This is really unacceptable.

• That's really not true.

• I won't be so harsh

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

A: I’m sorry for the delay in sending you the report. I had some technical issues with my computer.

B: .................................................... . You missed the deadline and now we have to face the consequences.

The best expression to show dissatisfaction and rejection of an excuse is?

• I understand, let's work on finding a solution together.
• You should have informed me earlier about the technical issues.
• I’m afraid that’s not good enough.

• Don't worry, it's my problem too.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"To make something clearer and easier to understand by giving more details about it" is ........

• complicate
• simplify
• revise

• explain

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.7.4