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WorksheetsReading & Summary: How to Cope With Annoying People
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
According to the passage, what is the first tip for handling someone who is annoying you?
Walk away without saying anything
Take a deep breath and stay calm
Tell them they are being rude
Change the topic immediately
Which action fits the advice: "Try not to react" when someone annoys you?
Yell to show you are upset
Repeat a word in your mind to stay calm
Interrupt them so they stop
Complain to other people about them
What does the passage suggest to help understand an annoying person?
Assume they are doing it on purpose
Ignore them completely
Put yourself in their shoes and think about their day
Tell them to change immediately
Which prepared phrase would be recommended based on the video?
"Stop talking now or I’ll tell a teacher!"
"I appreciate you sharing, but I don’t want to talk right now. We can talk later."
"You never listen to me, and that’s annoying."
"Leave me alone forever."
Tip 5 says to take good care of yourself. Which choice is listed as part of this advice?
Stay up late to finish conversations
Skip meals to avoid stress
Get enough sleep, exercise, and eat healthy foods
Talk faster so people listen
Which sign can help you notice if you might be the one being annoying during a conversation?
The person smiles and asks questions
The person looks at other people while you are talking
You speak clearly and politely
You listen carefully to them
Which speaking habit is named as potentially annoying in the text?
Using polite words like please and thank you
Talking about interesting school topics
Talking too fast or making a lot of noise
Pausing to think before answering
Which behavior shows good manners as described in the passage?
Taking other people’s food if they aren’t using it
Chewing with your mouth open to be friendly
Always saying please and thank you
Burping loudly to be funny
A friend keeps tapping a pencil near you. Using a prepared line from the passage, what is the best response?
"That sound you’re making is distracting me. Could you please not make that sound?"
"Stop it right now or I’ll be mad!"
"No one likes what you’re doing."
"You’re doing that to annoy me, aren’t you?"
What is recommended in the video?
You should always avoid people who annoy you
When someone is annoying you, take deep breaths and stay calm
Interrupting is the best way to stop annoying behavior
Never apologize even if you are being annoying
What does the verb "react" mean?
to respond to something
to take your attention away from something
to say you are sorry
a small group of words with a meaning
Choose the best meaning of "distracting".
taking your attention away from something
to respond to something
to say you are sorry
a positive and cheerful feeling
Select the sentence that shows someone is "stressed".
I feel worried because I have a lot of homework to do.
I am calm after finishing a relaxing book.
I laugh when my friend tells a joke.
I apologize for stepping on someone’s foot.
Which word means "expressing bad or unpleasant feelings"?
negative
phrases
react
distracting
If you hurt someone’s feelings, what should you do?
react with anger
apologize
be negative
ignore the person
What is one appropriate action when someone is bothering you?
Take a deep breath and stay calm.
Yell at them to stop.
Ignore them completely.
Tell everyone else how annoying they are.
what should you do to better understand an annoying person?
Avoid them at all costs.
Assume they are always trying to bother you.
Tell them directly that they are annoying.
Try to see the situation from their point of view.
Which sign suggests you might be annoying someone? Choose the best answer from the list.
They seem zoned out or interrupt you.
They offer you food.
They compliment you frequently.
They ask you many questions.
According to the reading, why is self-care important when dealing with annoying people?
It helps you stay calm and make better choices.
It makes the other person change immediately.
It allows you to ignore all problems forever.
It proves you are stronger than everyone else.
The passage suggests preparing communication lines for when someone annoys you. Which phrase best matches this strategy?
“You always do this, and it’s terrible.”
“I feel upset right now. Please give me some space.”
“Whatever. I don’t care at all.”
“Stop it or I’ll tell everyone you’re mean.”
Why is it important to be mindful of your own behavior so you are not being annoying?
It helps you notice your actions and show respect to others.
It guarantees people will never be annoyed again.
It lets you blame others for problems.
It means you can do anything without consequences.
which word means "causing irritation or bother"?
react
annoying
phrases
stressed
Which vocabulary word best fits the definition "to respond to something"?
react
distracting
phrases
annoying
