When to Use Humor Effectively

What is humor?

• A type of food

• Something that makes people laugh

• A kind of sport

• A musical instrument

Which of the following is an example of a joke?

• "Why did the chicken cross the road?"

• "Please pass the salt."

• "I have a red pencil."

• "The sky is blue."

When is it usually appropriate to make a joke in class?

• When the teacher is explaining something important

• During a test

• During free time or when the teacher allows it

• When someone is upset

Which setting is generally NOT appropriate for making jokes?

• At a funeral

• At a birthday party

• During recess

• At a comedy show

Which of these is a good time to make a joke with friends?

• When everyone is laughing and having fun

• When someone is crying

• When the teacher is angry

• During a serious announcement

Why is it important to think about the setting before making a joke?

• Because jokes are always funny

• Because some places are not suitable for jokes

• Because everyone likes jokes

• Because jokes are only for school

Which of the following is an appropriate setting for making a joke?

• During a school assembly about safety

• At a friend's birthday party

• While someone is giving a speech about a serious topic

• During a test

If your friend is sad, what should you consider before making a joke?

• If the joke will make them feel better or worse

• If you know the answer to the joke

• If you have told the joke before

• If the joke is long

You want to make your classmates laugh, but the teacher is talking. What should you do?

• Tell the joke anyway

• Wait until the teacher is finished

• Whisper the joke to your friend

• Write the joke on the board

If you are at a family dinner and someone is telling a serious story, when is it best to make a joke?

• Right in the middle of the story

• After the story is finished and everyone is relaxed

• Before the story starts

• Never make jokes at dinner