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WorksheetsMaria and Alan
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the meaning of the word 'admitted'?
confessed, owned up
refused, denied
forgotten, ignored
explained, described
What is the meaning of the word 'comfortable'?
at ease, relaxed
hungry and tired
angry and upset
cold and shivering
lost and confused
What is the meaning of the word 'embarrassed'?
uncomfortable
excited
relaxed
confident
What is the meaning of the word 'definitely'?
without doubt, with no exceptions
sometimes, but not always
in a confusing way
with hesitation
Who was Maria becoming more comfortable talking to?
Her boss
Alan
Her mother
Her teacher
Where did Maria and Alan meet each morning?
At the bus stop
At the office
At Maria's house
Who did Maria think was becoming a friend instead of just a coworker? (Fill in the blank)
Alan
Brian
Sophie
Jessica
Read the passage and look at the illustration. Who always had a friendly greeting that made Maria feel special?
Maria
Alan
The bus driver
Maria's teacher
What did Maria say about Alan's shoes?
They look comfortable.
They look like 'monster' shoes.
They are very clean.
They are too small.
Why does Alan have to wear his current shoes?
Because doctors say he has to wear them for support after having operations on his feet when he was little.
Because he likes the color of the shoes.
Because his parents bought them as a gift.
Because they are the only shoes available to him.
How does Alan feel about his shoes?
He hates them and wishes he had others.
He loves them and wears them every day.
He is indifferent about them.
He thinks they are too small for him.
Maria pointed out that Alan’s shoes looked like ‘monster’ shoes. Alan’s face and posture gave Maria a message of:
happiness
delight
sadness
When people make fun of a disability that we have and cannot change, we often feel and show ____________.
sadness
excitement
anger
pride
Maria particularly liked being with Alan because:
He made her laugh
He was very generous
He was a good cook
He was very quiet
Unkind remarks can affect coworkers and the work environment by:
Improving teamwork and morale
Creating tension and reducing productivity
Encouraging open communication
Increasing job satisfaction
We often hear, “Think before you speak.” Why is that important?
Because it helps us avoid saying something we might regret.
Because it makes us speak faster.
Because it is a common saying.
Because it is polite.
Sometimes honest comments can be hurtful comments. Which of the following is an example of that?
Telling a friend their new haircut does not suit them
Praising someone for their achievements
Offering to help someone with their homework
Inviting a friend to a party
What is an appropriate way to respond to a coworker who is always nice to you and asks for your opinion on her outfit, which you think is ugly, in order to avoid hurting her feelings?
Tell her honestly that you dislike her outfit.
Say something positive about her outfit without lying.
Ignore her question and change the subject.
Laugh and make a joke about her outfit.
What is the meaning of the word 'apology'?
writing or saying sorry for something said or done
a type of flower
a mathematical equation
a musical instrument
What does it mean to 'blurt'?
to speak out without thinking
to listen carefully
to write neatly
to whisper softly
Why did Maria think Alan was upset?
Because she thought it was what she said about his shoes.
Because she thought he lost his homework.
Because she thought he was hungry.
Because she thought he was tired.
Read the passage and look at the illustration. What did Maria notice about Alan's behavior on the bus?
He was talking a lot
He was sitting alone and quiet
He was laughing
He was reading a book
Read the passage and look at the illustration. True or False: Maria always thinks before she speaks.
True
False
Read the passage and look at the illustration. Why was Alan silent on the bus ride to work?
He was tired
He was upset about the conversation about 'monster' shoes
He was reading a book
He was talking to Maria
Fill in the blank: Maria was certain that if someone said something unkind to her, she would _______.
speak her mind and let them know how she felt
ignore it and walk away
laugh and pretend it was a joke
feel sad but say nothing
What does the THINK test stand for?
Thoughtful, Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, Kind
Thankful, Helpful, Important, Nice, Kind
Thoughtful, Helpful, Intelligent, Necessary, Knowledgeable
Truthful, Honest, Intelligent, Necessary, Kind
What lesson does Maria learn from her mother's THINK slogan?
Maria learns that she should think before she speaks and make sure her words are thoughtful, honest, intelligent, necessary, and kind.
Maria learns that she should always agree with others to avoid conflict.
Maria learns that she should speak as much as possible to express herself.
Maria learns that she should never share her opinions with anyone.
Why did Maria want to apologize to Alan?
She was late for their break
She made a comment about Alan's shoes
She forgot Alan's birthday
She lost Alan's book
How did Maria feel after Alan smiled at her?
Angry
Relieved and happy
Confused
Sad
Alan's quiet behavior and the serious look on his face showed that he was:
selfish
successful
hurt
Unkind remarks about the way a person looks or acts cause ________________ feelings.
hurt
happy
excited
proud
Maria’s words failed the ‘THINK’ test because:
They were not true or helpful.
They were very kind and inspiring.
They were thoughtful and necessary.
They passed all aspects of the test.
Maria decided she needed to do which of the following to save the friendship?
Apologize to her friend
Ignore the problem
End the friendship
Move to a new city
An apology can save a friendship by:
Showing you care and respect the other person
Making the problem worse
Ignoring the situation
Ending the friendship
Some work behaviors that may cause the need for a worker to apologize include:
Arriving late to work
Completing tasks ahead of schedule
Helping coworkers
Following company policies
Choose the best way to apologize to a coworker for an unkind remark you made.
Ignore the situation and hope they forget.
Blame someone else for your remark.
Sincerely apologize and take responsibility for your words.
Make another unkind remark.
