How Much Common Sense Do You Have?

These "what would you do" questions will show if you are more book smart or street smart.

Mel Bailey
Created by Mel Bailey
On Jul 8, 2017

What would you do if you saw someone creeping around your neighbor's windows?

What would you do if a news report said there was lead in your drinking water?

What would you do if your 2-hour flight got canceled for weather, and you need to get to your destination?

What would you do if your new friend introduced you to her boyfriend, and he's your terrible ex?

What would you do if the power went out while you were in an elevator you got stuck?

What would you do if you were in a traffic jam and the lady in the car next to you went into labor?

What would you do if you suspected that your mechanic was over-charging you?

What would you do if a co-worker falsely accused you of a serious offense?

What would you do if a pipe sprung a leak in the middle of the night and you couldn't reach a plumber?

What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?

What would you do if you saw one of your friends steal something at a store?

What would you do if you found a lost puppy in the middle of a busy intersection?

What would you do if you showed up for a big test and then realized you studied for the wrong material?

What would you do if the maitre d' lost your reservation when you'd made it months in advance?

What would you do if you planned a group outing but accidentally double-booked the activities?

You have sense, but it's uncommon.

You have sense, but it's uncommon.

You are more book smart than street smart. You are actually very smart, but when it comes to basic knowledge, you don't have a lot of common sense. That's okay. You're smart enough to ask for help when you need it. And, hey, if anyone needs help with more complex issues, you'll be glad to help.

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You have some common sense.

You have some common sense.

You have some common sense, but you're also book smart. You're street smart, but you tend to spread out your smarts. You are one of those people who know a little but about a lot of things. This is probably why people ask you for advice about a wide range of topics.

Have a friend who is more book smart than street smart (or vice versa)? Send them this quiz!

You have common sense.

You have common sense.

You have common sense. It's what people call street smarts. Your instincts kick in, and you know what to do in just about every situation. Does that mean you don't have book smarts? Of course not! You read books, but you also know when it's time to put the books down.

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You have a lot of common sense.

You have a lot of common sense.

You have a ton of common sense, and you tend to rely on your street smarts to get by. You know that no matter what situation you get into, your instincts and ability to talk your way out of anything will pull you through. It wouldn't hurt, though, to pick up a book once in a while.

Know someone else who has a lot of common sense? Send them this quiz!

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