Words and phrases can have connotative meanings not only in business communication but also in classroom communication. For each item in the following list, identify what a teacher might mean when he or she speaks the word or phrase and what a student might interpret it to mean when he or she hears it during class. (Objective 5)

a. Okay.

b. Are there any questions?

c. This is important.

d. You need to . . . (study, do your homework).