Following Spoken Directions Flashcards

A supervisor says: 'Before you leave, make sure you log out of the system, turn off your monitor, and leave the sign-in sheet on my desk.' What is the LAST thing you should do?

Answer: Leave the sign-in sheet on the desk

The last instruction given was to leave the sign-in sheet on the supervisor's desk.

A bus driver announces: 'This bus will skip stops 4 and 5 due to road construction. Next stop will be stop 6.' A passenger needs stop 5. What should the passenger do?

Answer: Wait for a different bus at the current stop

Since stop 5 is being skipped, the best option is to wait for a different bus that serves that stop.

An instructor says: 'Read pages 10 through 25, answer the even-numbered questions only, and bring your completed work next Tuesday.' Which questions should you answer?

Answer: Even-numbered questions only

The instructor specifically said to answer only the even-numbered questions.

A pharmacist says: 'Take one tablet twice a day with food. Do not take more than two tablets in 24 hours.' How many tablets is the maximum per day?

Answer: Two

The pharmacist stated the maximum is two tablets in 24 hours.

A receptionist says: 'Please fill out the form in blue or black ink, print clearly, and do not leave any section blank.' A visitor uses a pencil. What rule did they break?

Answer: They used the wrong writing instrument

The receptionist specified blue or black ink; a pencil does not meet this requirement.

A coach says: 'Warm up for five minutes, then run two laps, and finish with ten minutes of stretching.' How long should the stretching last?

Answer: Ten minutes

The coach specifically said to finish with ten minutes of stretching.

An airline agent announces: 'Passengers in rows 20 through 30 may now board. Please have your boarding pass and ID ready.' A passenger in row 15 stands up to board. What should they do?

Answer: Wait until their row group is called

Only rows 20–30 were called; row 15 passengers must wait for their own boarding group.