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Speech Halfway There Quiz

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 18hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You go over to a friend's house and your friend has a big dog. You recently got bitten by a dog and are a bit nervous. You want to say to your friend, "Your dog is beautiful but I just had a bad experience. Can you please put your dog in another room while I'm here?" Do you......

a)

Think it

b)

Say it

2.

Your classmate lives in a very big house. When you go over to her house you want to say, "Wow! This house is huge. You must be rich! How much money do you have?" Do you.....

a)

Think it

b)

Say it

3.

Your mom has made something for dinner that you've never tried before. You would rather just have pizza. You are thinking, "I'm nervous about this new food, but I'll give it a try." Do you....

a)

Think it

b)

Say it

4.

Your friend is telling you how she is allergic to dairy. She can't have any foods that contain milk. You want to say, "Wow, I'm so glad I don't have that problem!" Do you...

a)

Think It

b)

Say It

5.

Your friend just returned from a vacation. She has brought you a t-shirt from her trip. You really don't like the color. You want to say, "Don't you know I hate this color? Why couldn't you get me a different shirt?" Do you...

a)

Think it

b)

Say it

6.

A new neighbor has moved in next door. You want to get to know her better. She invites you over to play Monopoly. You really don't like that game. You want to say, "Forget it, I hate that game. See you later." Do you...

a)

Think it

b)

Say it

7.

“Turn down that blaring music!” my mother shouted.


Based on this sentence, the word "blaring" most likely means:

a)

threatening

b)

showing great attention to detail

c)

loud

d)

calm; peaceful

8.

I tried my best to console my best friend after her beloved dog died. She was so upset.


Based on this sentence, the word "console" probably means:

a)

rundown/overcrowded apartments

b)

to comfort someone

c)

joyful/happy

9.

I worked closely with my peers to complete the

project.


Based on this sentence, the word "peers" most likely means:

a)

look at; stare

b)

friends; classmates

c)

to comfort someone

10.

The jubilant class cheered when they found out they had

earned pizza for lunch the next day.


Based on this sentence, the word "jubilant" most likely means:

a)

flattened

b)

joyful; happy

c)

showing great attention to detail

11.

Because the door was left slightly ajar, I overheard my

parents entire conversation!


Based on this sentence, the word "ajar" most likely means:

a)

joyful/happy

b)

left open just a bit

c)

flattened

12.

Mary becomes irritated quickly when people bother her because she does not like it.

"Irritated" most likely means:

a)

Happy

b)

Angry

c)

Playful

d)

Joyful

13.

I am very meticulous about my desk. Everything is kept in its place and I don’t like when things get messy!


Based on this sentence, the word "meticulous" most likely means:

a)

organized; paying close attention to details.

b)

joyful; happy

c)

calm; peaceful

14.

After using a tissue, you should discard it.


Based on this sentence, the word "discard" most likely means:

a)

left open a bit

b)

calm; peaceful

c)

throw out; get rid of

15.

Mary is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

"apprehensive" most likely means:

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

16.

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

"beverages" are most likely:

a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
17.

James walked into the living room. His parents were sitting in there. He noticed that his grandparents were there too. All 4 adults were having a serious conversation. James put on some music and asked, "Do you guys want to hear some Mariah Carey?"

Did he read the room and act appropriately?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

Jamie walked into cafeteria to have lunch. Everyone was talking and the room was loud. When he saw his friends, he walked over to them and yelled, “I'm starving! Let's eat!"

Did he read the room and act appropriately?

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

Christian is meeting G for lunch. He walks into the restaurant and notices that it is extremely noisy. He sees G on the other side of the restaurant. He shouts, "Hey G! I'm over here!"

Did he read the room and act appropriately?

a)

YES

b)

NO

20.

Arthur walks into the room and sees Alessia crying. He sits down next to her and stares at her.

Did Arthur read the room and act appropriately?

a)

YES

b)

NO

21.

Jordan takes a break after health. He walks into his speech class a few minutes late. When he arrives to class, everyone is quietly taking out their chromebooks and listening to the teacher. He pushes the door open loudly and begins laughing.

Did he read the room and act appropriately?

a)

YES

b)

NO

22.

What is a good response?

a)

I love pizza!

b)

I'm good! How are you?

23.

What is a good response?

a)

Thank you!

b)

I'm tired.

24.

What is a good response?

a)

What's wrong?

b)

I'm really thirsty!

25.

What is the best response?

a)

I'm reading a great book.

b)

Happy Birthday!

26.

What is the best response?

a)

It was good! How was your weekend?

b)

I have gym today.

27.

What is a good response?

a)

I want to go for a walk.

b)

What was the name of the movie?

28.

What is a good response?

a)

I can walk you down to the nurse.

b)

What are you having for dinner?

29.

What is a good response?

a)

I'm reading a great book.

b)

That phone is awesome!

30.

What is a good response?

a)

What teams were playing?

b)

I love eating potato chips!

31.

What is a good response?

a)

Awesome! Where are you going?

b)

I'm wearing a red shirt today.

32.

In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," the protagonist of the story was

a)

Roger Clemens

b)

Jim Abbott

c)

The California Angels

33.

In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," Jim had a goal. He wanted to be a

a)

football player

b)

mountain climber

c)

baseball player

34.

In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," Jim's predicament was that he wanted to be a baseball player but he only had one hand. Another word for predicament is:

a)

problem

b)

created

c)

big

35.

In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," which adjective best describes the protagonist, Jim Abbott?

a)

lazy

b)

hard-working

c)

mean

36.

A car accident can cause HUGE damage to your car. Another word for HUGE is:

a)

minor

b)

major

37.

Your pencil point breaking is a SMALL problem. You can easily sharpen it or get another pencil. Another word for SMALL is:

a)

major

b)

minor

38.

The THEME or lesson of the short story "Perfect Pitch" was:

a)

baseball is the best sport

b)

it's good to have two hands

c)

working hard helps you achieve your goals.

39.

Who might think this?


"Another open bag? This stuff smells horrible!"

a)

airplane pilot

b)

postal worker

c)

garbage collector

d)

school teacher

40.

Who might think this?


"We will be landing in Cleveland, Ohio in another ten minutes."

a)

a school custodian

b)

an ice cream vendor

c)

bank teller

d)

airplane pilot

41.

Who might think this?


"Who’s the kid who put gum beneath all the desks? I’ll be here all night cleaning this up!

a)

a sports announcer

b)

a hair stylist

c)

a bank teller

d)

a school janitor

42.

Who might think this?


"I can’t wait until the bell rings. I’m ready for the weekend just as much as these kids!"

a)

an airplane pilot

b)

a garbage collector

c)

a deep sea explorer

d)

a school teacher

43.

Who might say this?


"I really don’t know how I can cover this guy’s bald spot!"

a)

a school teacher

b)

a hair stylist

c)

a bank teller

d)

a postal worker

44.

She wanted the job so badly that she was willing to give her right arm for it. This expression means she would:

a)

do nothing

b)

help people

c)

do anything

d)

give someone her arm.

45.

The test was a piece of cake for him. He finished very quickly. This expression means that the test was

a)

exciting

b)

delicious

c)

very easy

d)

impossible

46.

The expression "She gave me the cold shoulder" most likely means:

a)

Her shoulder felt freezing. 

b)

She ignored me. 

c)

She needed a sweater. 

47.

Look at the picture. The expression "I'm feeling under the weather" most likely means:

a)

I am getting rained on. 

b)

I'm feeling sick. 

c)

A cloud landed on me. 

48.

The expression "the students are in hot water" most likely means:

a)

they are in trouble.

b)

they are swimming in warm water.

c)

they are in a warm bath.

49.
You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?
a)
your dog dug a hole in the yard
b)
the rain made a hole in the yard
c)
a strange animal made a hole in your backyard
d)
your dad dug a hole in the backyard
50.

Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi made sure her pencil was sharpened. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?

a)
happy
b)
proud
c)
nervous
d)
confident
51.
Mom got down a bowl, a spoon, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. What can you infer that mom is making?
a)
chocolate chip cookies
b)
a pumpkin pie
c)
a bowl of ice cream
d)
oatmeal raisin cookies
52.

You bring your folder home and it is filled with straight A's. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?

a)
proud
b)
upset
c)
nervous
d)
calm
53.
You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?
a)
the movie theater
b)
the ballpark
c)
a restaurant
d)
your classroom
54.

Jake is being:

a)

serious

b)

sarcastic

55.

Shane is being

a)

sarcastic

b)

serious

56.

Jeremy is being

a)

sarcastic

b)

serious

57.

G is being

a)

sarcastic

b)

serious

58.

Ethan is being

a)

sarcastic

b)

serious

59.

Choose the correct homophone:

I like _________ with a side of mashed potatoes.

a)

stake

b)

steak

60.

Choose the correct homophone:

Next _________ we will have a test.

a)

weak

b)

week

61.

Choose the correct homophone:

We had the _______ gym to ourselves for class dodgeball!

a)

hole

b)

whole

62.

Choose the correct homophone:

If you look over _________, you might find the wallet that you lost.

a)

their

b)

they're

c)

there

63.

Choose the correct homophone:

Pumpkin spice is my favorite _______.

a)

cent

b)

sent

c)

scent

64.

Choose the correct homophone:

Rafael ________ James a card in the mail.

a)

cent

b)

sent

c)

scent

65.

Choose the correct homophone:

_____ do I go to find the milk in the store?

a)

Wear

b)

Where

66.

Choose the correct homophone:

The cut will________faster without the bandage.

a)

heel

b)

heal

67.

Choose the correct homophone:

I drove _______ the tunnel.

a)

through

b)

threw

68.

Choose the correct homophone:

My brother is going to the movies. I hope I can go ___

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

69.

Choose the correct homophone:

"Answer all of the questions, ________________ number 5," the teacher instructed.

a)

except

b)

accept

70.

Choose the correct homophone:

I hate when I ________________my keys!

a)

lose

b)

loose