Messages, Emojis and Chats
Explore everyday messages, understand emojis in context, and practice useful replies.
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1. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Why does Jo use 🎉 in this reply?
Riley: I got the job!
Jo: That's great! 🎉- To celebrate Riley's good news.
- To wish Riley luck before the interview.
- To comfort Riley after bad news.
Riley has something good to share.
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- To celebrate Riley's good news.
The party popper emoji often adds a feeling of celebration to a message.
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2. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What does Max's reply tell Ava?
Ava: Can we meet at three?
Max: Yes 👍 See you then!- Max wants to meet earlier.
- Max agrees to meet at three.
- Max cannot meet today.
Read the words next to the emoji.
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- Max agrees to meet at three.
A thumbs-up can show agreement. Here, “Yes” makes its meaning clear.
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3. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
How does Tess feel about the video?
Tess: Your video of the cat in the box made me laugh 😂
- She thinks the video is sad.
- She thinks the video is scary.
- She thinks the video is funny.
Tess describes her reaction in words, too.
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- She thinks the video is funny.
The tears in 😂 show strong laughter here, not sadness.
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4. Complétez le blanc.
Kai: Thanks for helping me!
Leah: You're ___!- sorry
- welcome
- please
Leah is replying to a thank-you.
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Kai: Thanks for helping me!
Leah: You're welcome!“You're welcome” is a friendly reply when someone thanks you.
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5. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What does Dana plan to do?
Dana: Can't talk now. I'll call you later.
- Call you in a little while.
- Continue the phone call now.
- Wait for you to call right away.
Notice who will make the call.
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- Call you in a little while.
Short chats often leave out “I”: “Can't talk now” means “I can't talk now.”
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6. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Eli sends this message to Maya. What should Maya expect?
Eli: brb—someone's at the door.
- Eli will stop chatting for the rest of the day.
- Eli wants Maya to come to the door.
- Eli will leave the chat briefly and return.
Someone at the door needs Eli's attention.
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- Eli will leave the chat briefly and return.
“brb” means “be right back.” It is common in casual chats.
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7. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What happened?
Noah: Can you pick up Mom?
Noah: Oops, wrong chat! That was for my sister.- Noah's sister sent him a message.
- Noah sent his message to the wrong person.
- Noah forgot to send his message.
Who was the first message for?
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- Noah sent his message to the wrong person.
“Oops” is a casual way to show that you made a small mistake.
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8. Remettez les mots dans l’ordre.
Your friend took a photo of you. You want them to send it.
- Can you
- the photo?
- send me
Start with a question asking your friend to do something.
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Can you send me the photo?
“Can you…?” is a common way to make a friendly request in a chat.
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9. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Why does Rosa share her location?
Ben: I'm at the park, but I can't find you.
Rosa: I'm near the lake. Here's my location 📍- To help Ben find her exact spot.
- To suggest meeting at a different park.
- To ask Ben where he lives.
Ben and Rosa are trying to meet.
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- To help Ben find her exact spot.
A location pin often appears with a map link that helps someone find you.
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10. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What does 🤫 show in this message?
Liv: Don't tell Sam about his birthday party yet 🤫
- A request to invite Sam now.
- A request to ask Sam about his birthday.
- A request to keep the party secret.
Pay attention to “Don't tell Sam.”
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- A request to keep the party secret.
The shushing face can mean “keep this secret,” not just “be quiet.”
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11. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What does “idk” tell Nora here?
Nora: What time does the movie start?
Ben: idk. I'll check.- Ben doesn't want to see the movie.
- Ben doesn't know the start time.
- Ben knows the movie has already started.
Ben still needs to check the time.
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- Ben doesn't know the start time.
“idk” means “I don't know.” Use the full words in more formal messages.
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12. Complétez les blancs.
You're eating dinner. You can call when you finish eating.
Maya: Are you free to talk?
You: I can't talk ___, but I'll call you ___ dinner.- after
- now
The reply gives your situation first, then a plan.
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Maya: Are you free to talk?
You: I can't talk now, but I'll call you after dinner.Giving a later time helps the other person know when to expect your call.
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13. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Why does Alex ask this question?
Alex: We need to move the meeting to Monday.
Mia: Okay 🙃
Alex: Are you happy with the change?- Alex isn't sure how Mia feels.
- Alex doesn't know the new meeting day.
- Alex thinks Mia wants to cancel the meeting.
Alex asks about Mia's feelings, not the date.
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- Alex isn't sure how Mia feels.
An emoji can have different meanings. A short question can make the message clearer.
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14. Remettez les mots dans l’ordre.
A friend writes, “Let's meet at six,” but doesn't say which day. You want to check whether it's today or tomorrow.
- Do you mean
- or tomorrow?
- today
Start by asking what your friend means.
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Do you mean today or tomorrow?
“Do you mean…?” helps you check a message before you make plans.
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15. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Which day do Kim and Lee agree on?
Kim: Dinner Friday?
Lee: I work Friday. Saturday works for me.
Kim: Great, let's do that.- Friday.
- Both Friday and Saturday.
- Saturday.
Kim accepts Lee's new suggestion.
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- Saturday.
“Saturday works for me” means Saturday is a good time for that person.