Question Bank: Say the Right Thing

What is the main purpose of being polite?

Which of the following is a polite request?

Why is it important to listen while others speak?

Which phrase is an example of a polite greeting?

How can body language affect politeness?

Which of the following can be considered impolite behavior?

In which situation would it be important to be polite?

Which of the following is a common way to show appreciation?

How should one respond to a compliment politely?

What is an example of a polite refusal?

Which action can make an apology more polite?

What is a polite way to ask for help?

What does it mean to show empathy?

How can humor contribute to politeness in a conversation?

What should you do if someone accidentally bumps into you?

What does 'Athithi Devo Bhava' encourage regarding guests?

Which action is considered polite when hosting guests according to Mrs. Shaw?

How does Mary display a lack of social awareness during the visitors' arrival?

What is the main advice Mrs. Shaw gives Mary about conversation?

Which statement best reflects Mrs. Shaw's feelings about the visit?

What does Mary first mistakenly think about Mrs. Harding?

When Mrs. Shaw asks Mary to be kind, what is she emphasizing?

Why does Mrs. Shaw want Mary to avoid expressing joy when guests are leaving?

How does Mary ultimately embarrass her mother?

What approach does Mrs. Shaw suggest for conversations?

Which social skill does Mary lack during the play?

How does Mary respond when her mother asks her to be careful with words?

What indicates Mary’s eagerness to engage with guests initially?

What lesson about social behavior does Mary need to learn?

What is the primary emotion Mary feels when her mother gives her instructions?

How does Mary demonstrate her confidence during the guests' visit?

Which instruction from Mrs. Shaw does Mary find particularly challenging?

What is the reaction of the guests to Mary's comments?

How does the setting contribute to the story's theme of confidence?

Which character serves as a contrast to Mary in terms of confidence?

What lesson does Mary learn by the end of the visit?

Why does Mary feel proud at the end of the visit?

Which phrase best captures Mary's approach to conversation during the visit?

What does Mrs. Shaw expect from Mary regarding the guests?

What type of humor does Mary employ during the visit?

Which aspect of her character does Mary struggle with the most when interacting with guests?

How does Mary's mother perceive her confidence during the visit?

What do Mary's interactions with the guests reveal about her character?

What is the significance of humor in Mary's strategy when interacting with adults?

Why does Mary appear surprised about Mrs. Cotter's behavior?

What does Mary's repeated questioning of Mrs. Cotter's need for a doctor imply?

What can be inferred from Mary never having visited a doctor?

How does Mary inadvertently offend Mrs. Harding?

What does the stage direction 'no one speaks' indicate about the atmosphere?

What does Mary's comment about bankers suggest about her perspective?

What might Mary's interactions reveal about her understanding of social norms?

How can Mary's change in attitude during the visit be characterized?

In what way do Mrs. Harding's reactions shape the unfolding drama?

What aspect of polite conversation is highlighted through Mary's errors?

What is the primary theme of Mary's comments throughout the visit?

Why might the author depict Mary in this light during the visit?

How do Mary's comments reflect her character development by the end of the play?

What role does humor play in Mary's interactions with others?

What does 'Athithi Devo Bhava' mean?

What does Mrs. Shaw emphasize about keeping the room tidy?

Which action is considered polite behavior towards guests?

What is a key reason to be polite to guests?

How does Mary react to her mother's instructions?

Why does Mrs. Shaw mention visiting other houses?

According to the text, how should you respond to rude behavior from classmates?

What does Mary believe about her mother's advice?

What does Mrs. Shaw imply about Mary's future responsibilities?

What is the primary reason for Mrs. Shaw's focus on social skills?

Which action demonstrates the opposite of being polite to guests?

What does Mary’s comment about not being a child suggest?

Why is it essential to accompany guests to the door when they leave?

How should one interpret the comedic elements in Mary’s interactions with the guests?

What can be a result of not being polite to guests?

What is the ultimate outcome of the visit by Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee?

Which phrase best describes the importance of kindness as indicated in the chapter?

What lesson does Mrs. Shaw hope Mary will take away from hosting guests?

What does the phrase 'put that coat away in your bedroom' imply about Mary’s responsibility?

Why is the phrase 'Say the Right Thing' significant in the context of the play?

What behavior should be avoided when having guests at home?

What distinguishes 'present perfect continuous' from simple past tense in the text?

What can Mary do to ensure she speaks appropriately when guests arrive?

What characterizes Mary’s preparation for the guests?

Which of the following is NOT a polite action toward guests?

What underlying message is conveyed through the humorous situations?

What is a consequence of being rude in conversations?

How does the visit impact Mary’s understanding of social etiquette?

Why should you inquire about a guest's well-being?