Teaching expression of sympathy
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- Q1Which of the following is an appropriate way to show sympathy to a friend who is feeling sad?Telling them to stop being sadGiving them a hug and listening to themIgnoring them completelyLaughing at their sadness30s
- Q2When someone is feeling sad, what is a good way to express sympathy?Telling them to stop being sadOffering a kind smile and a listening earMaking fun of their feelingsIgnoring them and pretending everything is fine30s
- Q3How can you show sympathy to a friend who has lost a loved one?Making jokes about the situationTelling them it's their fault for feeling sadOffering your condolences and being there to support themIgnoring their loss and changing the subject30s
- Q4What is a compassionate response to a classmate who is feeling lonely?Telling them they deserve to be aloneInviting them to join in your activities and spend time togetherIgnoring them and walking awayLaughing at their loneliness30s
- Q5How can you show sympathy to a friend who is feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork?Offering to help with their assignments or study togetherSaying they should just give up and drop outMocking them for not being able to handle the workloadIgnoring their struggles and talking about your own achievements30s
- Q6What is a common phrase used to show compassion towards someone who has experienced a difficult situation?That must have been really toughYou're so weakIt's not a big dealStop crying30s
- Q7When someone is grieving a loss, what can you say to express sympathy?Stop being sadMy thoughts are with youYou're overreactingGet over it30s
- Q8What is a compassionate phrase to use when someone is feeling overwhelmed?You're so slow, get it togetherHurry up, stop wasting timeStop being lazy, just do itTake your time, I'm here for you30s
- Q9What is a polite way to express sympathy when someone is feeling down?It's your faultI'm sorry to hear thatYou deserve itTough luck30s
- Q10What is a respectful way to show sympathy when someone is facing a challenge?Deal with it yourselfI'm here to support youStop bothering meYou're on your own30s
- Q11What is a supportive statement to show empathy towards a friend who is feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork?Why are you stressed about schoolwork?Stop complaining. Everyone has to deal with schoolwork.I can see that you're under a lot of pressure. Do you want to study together or talk about how to prioritize your tasks?Just ignore it and hope for the best.30s
- Q12Which of the following responses conveys sympathy for a classmate who is feeling anxious about a test?Why are you stressing out about this?You shouldn't be nervous. You'll do fine.Stop worrying so much. It's just a test.I understand that you're feeling nervous. Is there anything I can do to help you prepare?30s
- Q13Which of the following responses shows sympathy for a classmate who is feeling frustrated about not understanding a lesson?It's okay to feel confused. Would you like me to explain it to you or help you with some practice problems?Stop being so dumb about it.You should have paid more attention in class. It's your fault.Why can't you understand this? It's not that hard.30s
- Q14What is a compassionate response to show sympathy for a friend who is going through a breakup?I'm here to support you during this tough time. If you want to talk or hang out, just let me know.Stop being sad. It's not the end of the world.Breakups happen to everyone. Get over it.You shouldn't feel so upset about this.30s
- Q15What is an appropriate way to show sympathy for a friend who is feeling disappointed about not making the sports team?You shouldn't be upset about this. It's just a sports team.I can imagine how disappointing this is for you. Would you like to talk about it or do something fun to take your mind off it?Stop being so sensitive. You can always try again next year.Why are you so worked up about not making the team?30s