WorksheetsGood vs. Bad Excuse Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
In your opinion, what makes a good excuse?
Blaming external factors or other people
Providing a clear and reasonable explanation for the situation
Avoiding accountability and responsibility.
What is your opinion regarding making excuses for not completing tasks or fulfilling your responsibilities at school or home?
Excuses are a valid way to avoid accountability.
Excuses should only be used when there are genuine reasons for not completing tasks.
Excuses are never acceptable; individuals should always take responsibility for their actions.
How important do you believe it is to take responsibility for one's actions?
Not important at all; blaming external factors is more convenient.
Somewhat important; it depends on the situation.
Extremely important; taking responsibility shows maturity and integrity.
A good excuse typically involves taking responsibility for one's actions or inactions.
True
False
What makes a bad excuse ineffective?
It's believable
It blames someone else
It's detailed
It's timely
Blaming outside things or people often contributes to the effectiveness of an excuse.
True
False
Which of the following excuses shows responsibility?
I didn't do my homework because my dog ate it.
I didn't finish the project because I lost track of time.
I couldn't study because I was helping out my family.
I didn't come to practice because I didn't feel like it.
Which excuse is likely to be viewed as a "legitimate" reason? (legitimate = conform to rules)
I missed the meeting because I overslept.
I didn't finish the assignment because I had better things to do.
I didn't attend the event because I wasn't interested.
I couldn't submit the project on time because my internet was down.
What should you avoid when making an excuse?
Being specific
Taking responsibility
Making it believable
Being unclear
What is a characteristic of a good excuse?
Lack of details
Lack of accountability
Relevance to the situation/honest.
Lack of timeliness
Which excuse shows responsibility and accountability?
I forgot about the deadline because I was busy.
I missed the appointment because I forgot about it.
I couldn't finish the report because my computer crashed.
I didn't finish the task because I didn't feel like it.
A bad excuse is characterized by its lack of accountability and relevance to the situation.
True
False
What makes a bad excuse ineffective?
Lack of accountability
Timeliness
Clarity
Believability
Which excuse demonstrates responsibility?
I couldn't complete the task because the instructions were confusing/unclear.
I didn't come to practice because it was raining
I missed the deadline because I was watching tv.
I didn't attend the event because I had other plans.
What is a key/crucial aspect of a "good" excuse?
Lack of accountability
Timeliness
Clarity (clear)
Relevance to the situation.
Which excuse is likely to be considered acceptable?
I missed the party because I didn't want to go.
I couldn't finish the project because I was tired.
I didn't attend the meeting because I forgot about it.
I didn't do my homework because my friend borrowed my book.
Making excuses for not completing tasks or fulfilling responsibilities is a sign of accountability.
True
False
Accepting responsibility for one's actions is an essential component of a good excuse.
True
False
What are some reasons or explanations you use at school that stop you from doing your best? For instance, do you ever pretend to be sick when you simply don't feel like coming to school? List them all below.
What high school would you like to attend?
