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WorksheetsSpeech Halfway There Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 18hrs 30mins
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......
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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.....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“Turn down that blaring music!” my mother shouted.
Based on this sentence, the word "blaring" most likely means:
threatening
showing great attention to detail
loud
calm; peaceful
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:
rundown/overcrowded apartments
to comfort someone
joyful/happy
I worked closely with my peers to complete the
project.
Based on this sentence, the word "peers" most likely means:
look at; stare
friends; classmates
to comfort someone
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:
flattened
joyful; happy
showing great attention to detail
Because the door was left slightly ajar, I overheard my
parents entire conversation!
Based on this sentence, the word "ajar" most likely means:
joyful/happy
left open just a bit
flattened
Mary becomes irritated quickly when people bother her because she does not like it.
"Irritated" most likely means:
Happy
Angry
Playful
Joyful
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:
organized; paying close attention to details.
joyful; happy
calm; peaceful
After using a tissue, you should discard it.
Based on this sentence, the word "discard" most likely means:
left open a bit
calm; peaceful
throw out; get rid of
Mary is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
"apprehensive" most likely means:
thrilled
modest
bored
nervous
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
"beverages" are most likely:
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?
Yes
No
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?
Yes
No
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?
YES
NO
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?
YES
NO
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?
YES
NO
What is a good response?
I love pizza!
I'm good! How are you?
What is a good response?
Thank you!
I'm tired.
What is a good response?
What's wrong?
I'm really thirsty!
What is the best response?
I'm reading a great book.
Happy Birthday!
What is the best response?
It was good! How was your weekend?
I have gym today.
What is a good response?
I want to go for a walk.
What was the name of the movie?
What is a good response?
I can walk you down to the nurse.
What are you having for dinner?
What is a good response?
I'm reading a great book.
That phone is awesome!
What is a good response?
What teams were playing?
I love eating potato chips!
What is a good response?
Awesome! Where are you going?
I'm wearing a red shirt today.
In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," the protagonist of the story was
Roger Clemens
Jim Abbott
The California Angels
In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," Jim had a goal. He wanted to be a
football player
mountain climber
baseball player
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:
problem
created
big
In the short story, "Perfect Pitch," which adjective best describes the protagonist, Jim Abbott?
lazy
hard-working
mean
A car accident can cause HUGE damage to your car. Another word for HUGE is:
minor
major
Your pencil point breaking is a SMALL problem. You can easily sharpen it or get another pencil. Another word for SMALL is:
major
minor
The THEME or lesson of the short story "Perfect Pitch" was:
baseball is the best sport
it's good to have two hands
working hard helps you achieve your goals.
Who might think this?
"Another open bag? This stuff smells horrible!"
airplane pilot
postal worker
garbage collector
school teacher
Who might think this?
"We will be landing in Cleveland, Ohio in another ten minutes."
a school custodian
an ice cream vendor
bank teller
airplane pilot
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 sports announcer
a hair stylist
a bank teller
a school janitor
Who might think this?
"I can’t wait until the bell rings. I’m ready for the weekend just as much as these kids!"
an airplane pilot
a garbage collector
a deep sea explorer
a school teacher
Who might say this?
"I really don’t know how I can cover this guy’s bald spot!"
a school teacher
a hair stylist
a bank teller
a postal worker
She wanted the job so badly that she was willing to give her right arm for it. This expression means she would:
do nothing
help people
do anything
give someone her arm.
The test was a piece of cake for him. He finished very quickly. This expression means that the test was
exciting
delicious
very easy
impossible
The expression "She gave me the cold shoulder" most likely means:
Her shoulder felt freezing.
She ignored me.
She needed a sweater.
Look at the picture. The expression "I'm feeling under the weather" most likely means:
I am getting rained on.
I'm feeling sick.
A cloud landed on me.
The expression "the students are in hot water" most likely means:
they are in trouble.
they are swimming in warm water.
they are in a warm bath.
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?
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?
Jake is being:
serious
sarcastic
Shane is being
sarcastic
serious
Jeremy is being
sarcastic
serious
G is being
sarcastic
serious
Ethan is being
sarcastic
serious
Choose the correct homophone:
I like _________ with a side of mashed potatoes.
stake
steak
Choose the correct homophone:
Next _________ we will have a test.
weak
week
Choose the correct homophone:
We had the _______ gym to ourselves for class dodgeball!
hole
whole
Choose the correct homophone:
If you look over _________, you might find the wallet that you lost.
their
they're
there
Choose the correct homophone:
Pumpkin spice is my favorite _______.
cent
sent
scent
Choose the correct homophone:
Rafael ________ James a card in the mail.
cent
sent
scent
Choose the correct homophone:
_____ do I go to find the milk in the store?
Wear
Where
Choose the correct homophone:
The cut will________faster without the bandage.
heel
heal
Choose the correct homophone:
I drove _______ the tunnel.
through
threw
Choose the correct homophone:
My brother is going to the movies. I hope I can go ___
two
to
too
Choose the correct homophone:
"Answer all of the questions, ________________ number 5," the teacher instructed.
except
accept
Choose the correct homophone:
I hate when I ________________my keys!
lose
loose
