If you wouldn't Say it to your Grandma, Then don't say it! | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

Using appropriate language in different settings.

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What is it called when you change your style of speaking/language depending on who you are talking with?

Code-Switching

Russian

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Is it appropriate to curse in class? Why would this not be ok?

True

False

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You are at your friends house and his little sister is in the room. Is it ok to curse and use inappropriate language and subject matter? Why not?

Yes.

No. It is not appropriate.

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You are at work and a customer is rude to you. How should you respond to them?

Be polite. If it continues tell a manager.

Be rude back to the customer. Use inappropriate language.

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You are in class and you just came back from lunch with your friends. You have been joking around and using casual language. Now you are in the classroom, how do you need to adjust your language?

I need to adjust my language to be appropriate/respectful to others in the room.

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Your teacher gives you corrective feedback on something that you have done or said. You disagree with what they have said. How do you react?

Respond with "I am right! You are wrong!"

Respond with "Oh. Ok, I see your point."

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Mom says "I have asked you 3 times to clean your room. You have lost your phone until your room is clean." Choose the correct way to respond.

I'm sorry. I forgot but will do it right now.

I don't feel like. Get out of my room!

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You are standing with your friends and talking smack. Your teacher walks up. How do you adjust your language? What should you do?

I should ____________.

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You are at Denny's with your friends. A family with elderly people are sitting in the booth next you. How should adjust your conversation to be mindful of others in your environment?

We should ______________.

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When you are alone with your friends what style of language is appropriate?

Whatever you want as long as no one in the group is offended.

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