Pull Someone’s Leg

The video discusses a student's struggle to stay awake in class and a friend's suggested routine to help. The routine involves physical activities before class and bedtime. The video then explains the idiom 'pulling your leg', its possible origins, and how it relates to the student's experience. The student reflects on the situation, realizing it was a joke but noting it helped him stay awake.

What routine did Max's friend suggest to help him stay awake in class?

• Stand up and sit down five times, walk around the chair, and lift it.

• Drink a cup of coffee before class.

• Do jumping jacks for five minutes.

• Take a short nap before class.

What does the phrase 'pulling your leg' mean?

• To help someone with a task.

• To deceive someone in a playful manner.

• To physically trip someone.

• To make someone laugh by telling a joke.

Where might the phrase 'pulling your leg' have originated?

• In France or Germany.

• In Canada or Mexico.

• In the United States or England.

• In Australia or New Zealand.

How did Max feel about his friend's suggestion after realizing it was a joke?

• He was angry and upset.

• He felt embarrassed but acknowledged it helped.

• He was indifferent and didn't care.

• He was grateful for the suggestion.

What was the unintended benefit of Max's routine?

• It helped him stay awake by making others laugh.

• It made him more focused on his studies.

• It made him more popular in class.

• It improved his physical fitness.