IBL25-POPQUIZZ-PART2-PATIENCE AND POLITENESS

Last weekend, I went to a networking event where I tried to meet as many people as possible because I wanted ________ and maybe find people who share my interests.

• to insult

• to widen social network

• chew someone out for

• ticked someone off

In group projects at school, I realized that having strong ________ really helps because it allows me to communicate clearly and work efficiently with others.

• social skills

• virtue

• lose my cool

• cut in line

During the debate, one of the students made a rude comment about my opinion, which was clearly meant ________ and I tried to ignore it.

• ticked someone off

• be willing to overlook

• chew someone out for

• to insult

My little brother always teases me when I’m busy with homework, and sometimes it really ________, making me feel annoyed even though I know he’s joking.

• cut in line

• lose my cool

• ticked someone off

• virtue

Yesterday, I was at the café when a person ________ right in front of me, and I had to remind myself to stay calm instead of reacting angrily.

Even when my friend criticized my idea unfairly during our presentation, I managed not ________ because I didn’t want to make the situation worse.

• lose my cool

• social skills

• virtue

• to insult

Sometimes when someone says something irritating, it’s difficult not ________, but keeping calm shows maturity and patience.

• lose one's temper

• ticked someone off

• chew someone out for

• to widen social network

When a colleague accidentally deleted my report at work, instead of getting angry immediately, I decided ________ because I knew it wasn’t intentional.

• be willing to overlook

• chew someone out for

• cut in line

• lose my cool

My manager had to ________ one of the employees who repeatedly missed deadlines, explaining why it was unacceptable and giving guidance to improve.

• ticked someone off

• chew someone out for

• virtue

• social skills

Qualities such as honesty, kindness, and patience are all considered a ________, which is something I try to develop in my daily life to become a better person.