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You know your classmate had an important soccer game last night. What could you say to start a conversation based on what you know about them?
“How did your game go last night?” “Did you guys end up winning?”
Yesterday, your friend told you they were nervous about today's chemistry test. You see them after class. What could you say?
“How did the chemistry test go?” “Was the test as difficult as you thought it would be?”
On Friday, your friend told you they were going to a concert Saturday night. You see them Monday. Start a conversation.
“How was the concert?” “What was your favorite part?”
Your friend recently started working at a restaurant after school. What could you ask that shows you remember something about them?
“How's the new job going?” “Are you starting to get used to working there?”
Your classmate told you their driver's test was scheduled for yesterday. What could you say when you see them today?
“How did your driver's test go?” “Did you end up getting your license?”
: Your friend toured a college over the weekend and had been excited about visiting it. What could you ask?
“What did you think of the college?” “Did you like it as much as you expected?”
: Your friend plays basketball and says, “Practice was brutal yesterday.” Make a comment AND ask a related question.
“That sounds exhausting. What did your coach have you guys doing?”
Your classmate has been practicing for an audition that takes place tomorrow. What could you say that demonstrates interest?
“Are you feeling ready for your audition tomorrow?” “How has practicing for the audition been going?”
You know your friend is a huge fan of a particular football team, and their team won an important game yesterday. What could you say?
“Did you watch the game last night?” “That ending was crazy. What did you think?”
Last week, your friend mentioned that their laptop had stopped working. What could you ask when you see them again?
“Did you ever get your laptop fixed?” “What ended up being wrong with it?”
