Which one of the following statements is an example of a clear message to a child?
A. "Cleanup time. Hurry up."
B. "What a rude thing to do!"
C. "Stop that right now, and get ready for a nap."
D. "Take your dirty dishes to the kitchen."
I choose D
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Great choice! D is indeed an example of a clear message to a child.
To determine the answer, you could analyze each statement and consider which one is specific, concise, and free of ambiguity.
Statement A, "Cleanup time. Hurry up," lacks clarity because it does not specify what needs to be cleaned up or what actions are expected. It also includes a vague time frame for completion.
Statement B, "What a rude thing to do!" is more of an expression of disapproval rather than a clear message. It does not provide specific instructions or expectations.
Statement C, "Stop that right now and get ready for a nap," addresses stopping a certain behavior but is not as direct or specific about what the child should do instead.
Statement D, "Take your dirty dishes to the kitchen," is clear and specific. It conveys a specific action that the child needs to take, which is to take their dirty dishes to the kitchen. There is no room for confusion or ambiguity in this statement, making it a clear message.
So, D is the correct answer as it provides a specific instruction to the child.