You’re studying with a friend when she says “This question is really hard”. What might your friend really mean?
Can you help me with this question.
You offer your friend a lift home. They respond with “Do you think I have a death wish?” What might your friend really mean?
You're a bad driver.
Ben and Liam keep talking during English class. Their teacher says “Please, keep talking over me. That’s great.” Was their teacher being serious or sarcastic?
Sarcastic
Michael does not want to go to a party tonight. “I’d really rather stay home and play video games than go to this party”, he says. Was Michael being serious or sarcastic?
Serious
You’re at a fast food restaurant with a group of friends. Your friend looks at your fries and says “are you going to eat that?”. What might your friend really mean?
Can I have your fries?
Brian misses a goal during the hockey game. “You have to hit the puck with the stick” a friend jokes. “Oh, thanks so much for that advice; I had no idea!” Brian responds. Was Brian being serious or sarcastic?
Sarcastic
Ted drops eggs on the floor. “That’s exactly what the recipe told me to do” he says to himself. Was Ted being serious or sarcastic?
Sarcastic
Karl is asked to clean the toilets during his shift at work. “The best part of the day!”, he says. Was Karl being serious or sarcastic?
Sarcastic
