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WorksheetsBasic Interactions
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the best definition of "social skills"?
A. The ability to do math problems quickly in your head.
B. The things we do and say to communicate and build relationships with others.
C. The rules for playing video games with friends.
D. Knowing how to dress fashionably for school.
Why do we need to change our behavior in different settings (like a library vs. a playground)?
A. Because we want to trick people.
B. Because different places have different social expectations and rules.
C. Because our friends will not like us if we are consistent.
D. We should never change our behavior; we should always be the same.
Which of the following is considered a "positive quality"?
A. Dependable
B. Rude
C. Impatient
D. Selfish
You are struggling with a difficult math problem. Which statement shows "positive thinking"?
A. "I'm just not smart enough for this."
B. "This is too hard, I quit."
C. "I can't do this yet, but if I practice, I will get better."
D. "Math is the worst subject ever."
What is the opposite of a positive quality?
A. A strength
B. A negative trait (e.g., being unreliable or mean)
C. A goal
D. A talent
Why is positive thinking important?
A. It helps you ignore all your problems.
B. It guarantees you will never fail.
C. It helps you stay motivated and handle challenges better.
D. It makes other people do your work for you.
Which action is the best example of being respectful?
A. Interrupting your teacher while they are talking.
B. Holding the door open for someone behind you.
C. Ignoring a classmate who says "hello."
D. Playing on your phone during a group presentation.
If someone is speaking to you, what is a respectful way to show you are listening?
A. Look at them and nod.
B. Look at the floor and hum.
C. Start talking about your own story immediately.
D. Walk away
You accidentally bump into someone in the hall. The respectful response is:
A. "Watch where you're going!"
B. Say nothing and keep walking.
C. "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry."
D. Laugh at them.
When is it important to follow directions?
A. Only when you are in trouble.
B. In class, during sports, and during emergencies.
C. Only when you feel like it.
D. Never, you should always do what you want.
What is the first step to following directions effectively?
A. Start doing the work immediately before the person finishes talking.
B. Ask a friend what to do.
C. Listen carefully to the full instruction.
D. Guess what the instructions are.
Which of these is a good "ground rule" for working in a group?
A. Do all the work yourself so it is done right.
B. Let one person make all the decisions.
C. Listen to group members and be open to new ideas.
D. Talk over people if you disagree.
If a group member is not doing their fair share of the work, what should you do?
A. Yell at them in front of everyone.
B. Do their work for them silently.
C. Calmly remind them of the group plan or ask a teacher for help.
D. Kick them out of the group.
To work well in a group, you must:
A. Stay present and on task.
B. Play games on your tablet.
C. Distract others with jokes.
D. Ignore the group's goal.
What is "constructive criticism"?
A. Advice given to hurt your feelings.
B. Feedback meant to help you improve or learn.
C. A compliment about your outfit.
D. When someone ignores you.
How should you react to constructive criticism?
A. Get angry and yell.
B. Cry and give up.
C. Stay calm, listen, and ask questions.
D. Tell the person they are wrong.
If a coach tells you, "Keep your eye on the ball next time," they are:
A. Being mean.
B. Trying to help you improve your skills.
C. Tattling on you.
D. Mind their own business.
Is it okay to have a different opinion than your best friend?
A. No, best friends must agree on everything.
B. Yes, it is okay to think differently.
C. Only if you are older than them.
D. No, because that means you aren't really friends.
What is a polite way to disagree with someone?
A. "That is a stupid idea."
B. "You don't know what you're talking about."
C. "I see your point, but I feel differently because..."
D. "You are wrong."
If you don't understand someone's opinion, what can you say?
A. "Tell me more about that."
B. "Whatever."
C. "Be quiet."
D. "I don't care."
Which of the following is an appropriate topic to share thoughts on with a classmate you don't know well?
A. Deep family secrets.
B. Your favorite movies or food.
C. Negative gossip about other students
D. Your medical history.
Why do we share our thoughts with others?
A. To prove we are smarter than them.
B. To keep a conversation going and build connections.
C. To hear the sound of our own voice.
D. To interrupt the teacher.
What does "MYOB" stand for?
A. Make Your Own Burgers
B. Mind Your Own Business
C. Maybe You're Only Bored
D. Move Your Own Bags
What does it mean to Mind Your Own Business?
A. Focusing on yourself and not worrying about what others are doing.
B. Ignoring the teacher when they call your name.
C. Keeping secrets from your parents.
D. Spying on other people.
Which situation requires you to NOT mind your own business and tell an adult (Reporting)?
A. A student is humming quietly while working.
B. A student is drawing a picture instead of writing.
C. A student is getting hurt or is in danger.
D. A student isn't sharing their eraser.
"Tattling" is usually done to:
A. Keep someone safe.
B. Get someone in trouble.
C. Help a friend.
D. Solve a problem.
True or False: You can act the exact same way at a football game as you do in a library.
True
False
Which is a respectful behavior?
A. Using manners like "please" and "thank you."
B. Pushing in line.
C. Rolling your eyes.
D. Chewing with your mouth open.
Which is an example of a social expectation in a classroom?
A. Screaming when you know the answer.
B. Raising your hand to speak.
C. Running laps around the desks.
D. Sleeping on the floor.
Which is an example of following directions?
A. Bryan's parents tell him to clean his room. He starts right away and cleans his entire room.
B. Nirvan starts his test right away and skips the directions at the top of the page.
C. The worksheet says to put your name on your paper. Jaylah turns in her paper without a name.
D. Gabby's mom gives her two chores to do after school, but she is too tired and goes to sleep instead.
