The child was punished for answering back to his mother
It's rude to answer back when someone is trying to help you
She didn't like being told what to do, so she always answered back
He got into trouble for answering back to the teacher in class
Don't answer back; just listen to what I have to say
Hey, I'm working on a presentation about effective communication. Do you have any tips?
Well, I try to listen more than I speak, and I definitely avoid the urge to answer back in a heated argument.
That's a great strategy! Do you find it difficult to resist the temptation to answer back sometimes, or is it pretty natural for you now?
The child was scolded for daring to answer back to his teacher
The child was scolded for speaking back to his teacher
The child was reprimanded for talking back to his teacher
The child was told off for responding rudely to his teacher
The child was punished for replying disrespectfully to his teacher