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Pet Peeves Worksheet

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Pet Peeves Worksheet

A pet peeve is a small, repeated behavior or situation that bothers someone. Read each scenario carefully, then practice describing a pet peeve clearly and respectfully. There are no wrong answers to the personal writing prompts.

The Shared Study Space

Carlos and Wyatt are working on a group project at the library. Carlos is trying to read the directions. Wyatt keeps tapping a pencil on the table. A phone nearby plays a video out loud. When Carlos asks if they can lower the noise, Wyatt stops tapping and the phone owner uses headphones. The group gets back to work.

1.In the passage, what behavior was bothering Carlos most directly? Choose the best answer.
  • The group working on a project
  • Pencil tapping and a video playing aloud
  • Using headphones
  • Reading directions
2.Which detail shows that Carlos handled the annoyance respectfully?
3.A pet peeve is usually a small behavior or situation that repeatedly bothers someone. Which example could be a pet peeve?
  • A neighbor repeatedly leaving a gate open
  • Getting a birthday card
  • A favorite game working correctly
  • Seeing a friend smile
4.Match each situation to the response that best explains why someone might be annoyed. Write the letter beside each number.
  • 1. A person repeatedly interrupts others.
  • 2. Someone leaves shared art supplies scattered.
  • 3. A TV is playing loudly during a phone call.
  • C. “Now it is hard to find what I need.”
  • A. “I can’t hear the conversation.”
  • B. “I want to finish my thought.”
5.Complete the sentence with the phrase that makes the meaning clear: “A pet peeve is something that .”

Notice the Difference

A strong description names the behavior rather than labeling the person. For example: “It bothers me when people leave crumbs on the table” is more specific and respectful than “People are gross.”

6.Rewrite this complaint so it names the behavior and uses a respectful tone: “You’re so annoying when you make a mess!”
7.Is this statement a fact or an opinion? “The music is playing.”
  • Fact: whether music is playing can be checked by listening.
  • Opinion: it tells how someone feels about the music.
8.Choose the clearest and most considerate way to express a pet peeve.
  • “You always ruin everything.”
  • “It’s hard for me to concentrate when there is music playing. Could you turn it down?”
  • “Everyone knows you are rude.”
  • “Stop being terrible.”
9.Write about a small behavior or situation that bothers you. Describe what happens, explain why it bothers you, and suggest a polite way to respond. You may invent an example instead of sharing something personal.
10.Think of a habit that might bother another person, such as interrupting or leaving supplies out. Write one way you could make that habit easier for others to handle.

3 printable pages

  • Pet Peeves Worksheet, page 1 of 3: The Shared Study Space

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  • Pet Peeves Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Notice the Difference

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  • Pet Peeves Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 9. Write about a small behavior or situation that bothers you. Describe what happens,…

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