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  • Everyone in your class is talking, except for one boy who is working quietly. Your teacher says, "Look how quietly Michael is working." What does your teacher mean?
    You should ask Michael to join the conversation
    Everyone should be working like Michael.
    Talk quietly so you don't disturb Michael.
  • You're playing a game with your family. When you start to draw a card, your sister asks, "Is it your turn?" What does your sister mean?
    Draw a card
    It's not your turn
    Finish your turn
  • You have a runny nose. Your teacher asks, "Do you need a tissue?” What does your teacher mean?
    Get a tissue and blow your nose.
    Would you get me a tissue?
    Keep sniffling, loudly.
  • You give a long explanation to a simple question. Your teacher interrupts you by saying, "Thank you.” What does your teacher mean?
    You've talked long enough.
    Class is over.
    I like long answers.
  • You ask your cousin if she wants to play a video game. She says, "I don't like video games that much." What does your cousin mean?
    don't have time.
    I'll play if we play my favorite game.
    I don't want to play video games
  • You're talking to your friends before class begins. When the bell rings your teacher says, "OK, class is starting now." What does your teacher mean?
    Stop talking and take your seats.
    It's time for lunch.
    You need to leave now.
  • You ask some peer if you can join their basketball game. One of them says, "Our teams are even right now." What does the boy mean?
    We don't need another player right now.
    You can be on my team
    Do you like basketball?
    We don't have enough players.
  • Your brother is wheeling some big boxes from the car. He asks, "Oh right, the door" What does your brother mean?
    Open the door for me
    We need a new door.
    Someone is at the door
  • Your aunt gives you $5.00. As you walk away, you hear her ask, "Are you forgetting something?" What does your aunt mean?
    You forgot the money.
    You forgot to say, "Thank you."
    You forgot to tell me where you're going
  • Your neighbor's dog barks and growls at everyone. Your mom tells you, "I've heard that dog is dangerous." What does your dad mean?
    Stay away from that dog.
    That dog won't hurt anyone.
    It's OK to pet that dog
    Whose dog is that
  • You push away your plate and start to get up from the dinner table. Your dad asks, "Where do you think you're going?" What does your dad mean?
    I want to go with you.
    Did you enjoy your dinner?
    Sit down and finish your dinner.
  • Your friend turns to you and asks, "Do you have a watch?" What does your friend mean?
    You have a cool- looking watch.
    Can you tell me what what time it is?
    Can I borrow your watch?
  • Your friend invites you to sleep over tonight. When you ask your mom if you can go, she says, "I'll think about it." What does your mom mean?
    I'll give you an answer later.
    Yes, you can go.
    No, you can't
  • You want to stay up to read a few more chapters in your book. Your mom says, "Okay, but don't forget that you have to get up early tomorrow morning." What does your mom mean?
    Don't get too much sleep.
    Don't read in bed.
    Don't stay up too late.
  • Your mom says, "Cookie needs some exercise. His leash is by the back door." What does your mom really mean?
    Take Cookie out for a walk.
    Let Cookie go outside.
    Get Cookie’s leash for me.
  • Your family is going out to a restaurant. Your dad takes one look at you and says, "You’re gonna wear that?" What does your dad mean?
    You need to buy some new clothes.
    You can't go out to eat with us.
    Change your clothes into something nicer.
  • It's time for silent reading. Your teacher says, "I still hear voices." What does your teacher mean?
    I love the sound of students talking.
    Everyone should be quiet.
    There must be an echo
  • You're watching TV. Your brother sits down next to you and asks, "Are you even watching this show?” What does your brother mean?
    Do you like this show?
    Can I watch it with you?
    I want to watch something else.
  • Your brother sees that you're wearing his favorite shirt. He tells you, "Hey nice shirt" What does your brother mean?
    The shirt looks better on me
    You can wear my clothes
    Take off my shirt.