Situational Responses Test 4

Your colleagues at work are discussing the new manager. He is particular about punctuality and has just had a word with one of your friends about his being late to work. He is complaining about the new boss and you say:

You are responsible for the new equipment at work but some of your curious friends are pressing all the buttons. You are worried that they may break something. You say:

One of your fellow students is very upset because he does not understand a particular formula that the teacher has just discussed. You say:

There is someone standing at the corner of the street. He seems to be a stranger and in need of help. You say:

You have been accused of taking something that doesn't belong to you. You say:

Your father has not gotten home from work yet. It is late and you don't want mom to get upset so you decide to check on him and say:

Your friend has accidentally broken your favourite vase. You don't want her to feel bad so you say:

John has just told you an incredible story about his summer vacation. You say:

Tom denies breaking the window, but you know that he did it. You say:

Shelly is ill and won't be able to come to the class picnic. You are upset and advise her:

Susan is looking for her pen. It's in her pocket but she has forgotten this. You say:

Joe is considering going to a new school next year. You are upset and say:

The driver of the bus seems to be angry about something. You say:

Your husband has forgotten your anniversary again and you are telling your friend how upset you feel about it. You say:

You are angry about your best friend's behaviour. You say:

The film on TV is awful but your wife is watching it and doesn't realize that you want to change the channel. You say:

You have just found out that a friend of yours has just lost a loved one some time ago. You say:

You've just heard a funny joke and want to tell your friend the joke. You start out by saying:

An old man in the neighbourhood living alone is in need of help. You are visiting other neighbours and say:

The children in the apartment next to yours are making so much noise that you can't sleep. You say to their parents: