Worksheet 18
Using Appropriate Language
Read the comments and decide which ones are appropriate and which are not. Explain why.
1. Robbie and his friend were taking Robbie's little sister to the park. Robbie wanted to talk about the R-rated movie and know all about what happened in the movie.
2. Sarah got a C— on a test at school and started swearing.
3. Diego and his brother were ordering a pizza at the counter. Diego remembered that he had some cou-pons from another pizza place and asked the clerk politely if they would be accepted at this restaurant.
4. Juanita had to serve a detention after school for too many tardies to class. She told her friend to wait for her after she got put of prison.
5. David was impatient waiting for the clerk at the drug store to get his prescription. He asked the clerk to plese hurry up because he was tires of waiting
6. Steve and Ramon wcie clicerilig i or t friends playing a soccer game. They were yelling for them to run faster and score some goals.
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Skill 4: Having a Pleasant Voice and Breath