Describe words and actions that are impolite.
The idea
Rude describes impolite behaviour or the person showing it. Say rude to someone to identify who receives it.
Examples
- His rude remark upset the guests.
- It was rude to interrupt the speaker.
- The customer was rude to the cashier.
- She sent a rude message after the match.
- They thought his gesture was rude.
- A rude reply made the conversation harder.
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A direct question is not always rude: context and tone affect how it is received.
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Choose the correct option. Calling people names is ___. (rude / polite)
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rude
Rude fits insulting names for people.
Choose the correct option. Do not be rude ___ the waiter. (to / from)
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to
To introduces the person receiving the behaviour.
Choose the correct option. The child answered ___ and then apologised. (rude / rudely)
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rudely
Rudely describes the way the child answered.
Practice round
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Choose the correct option. Calling people names is ___. (rude / polite)
Choose the correct option. Do not be rude ___ the waiter. (to / from)
Choose the correct option. The child answered ___ and then apologised. (rude / rudely)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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