Assertion Quiz

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct types of assertion to the given expressions

1. “Excuse me, first I want to finish my work, then I shall go with you.”

•  A. Basic Assertion

• B. Emphatic Assertion

•  C. Escalating Assertion

• D. Language Assertion 

2. “If you listen to me earlier, It won’t happen to you.”

•       A. Basic Assertion

•        B. Emphatic Assertion

• C. Escalating Assertion

• D. Language Assertion

3.       “I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult for me to finish this project on my

                   own. So, I want you to help me complete this project.”

•                                   A. Basic Assertion

• B. Emphatic Assertion

•                                   C. Escalating Assertion

•                                   D. Language Assertion

4. “I feel so annoyed when you speak ill of me. So better you talk to me nicely.”

• A. Basic Assertion

•  B. Emphatic Assertion

• C. Escalating Assertion

•  D. Language Assertion 

5. “When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my nerves and I feel irritated. Therefore, I try to go to bed earlier.”

•         A. Basic Assertion

•         B. Emphatic Assertion

•         C. Escalating Assertion

•         D. Language Assertion

                            6.  I've already told you that I like our relationship the way it is. I wouldn't feel comfortable with

                                      any kind of dating relationship - and that includes lunch. Please stop asking me.

•        A. Basic Assertion

•         B. Emphatic Assertion

•         C. Escalating Assertion

•         D. Language Assertion

                            7.  I'm finding this assignment a bit confusing. Could you explain the instructions again?

•    A. Basic Assertion

•                                       B. Emphatic Assertion

•                                      C. Escalating Assertion

• D. Language Assertion

                            8. When you socialize loudly until 2 am, it's hard for me to sleep. I have to wake up at

                                    6 am, so I only get about 5 hours of sleep each night. I feel exhausted the next

                                     morning and I have trouble focusing at school. Could you please quiet down on

                                    weekdays?                                       

•              A. Basic Assertion

•                                        B. Emphatic Assertion

• C. Escalating Assertion

• D. Language Assertion

9. I understand that you're upset about this error and it has caused a lot of problems for

                                      you. However, please don't raise your voice or use abusive language when you

                                      speak to me.

•               A. Basic Assertion

•                                        B. Emphatic Assertion

•                                        C. Escalating Assertion

•                                        D. Language Assertion

                                10. This is the third time I've been disturbed and each time I've told you that I'm not

                                        interested. If you don't stop calling, I'm going to block this number.

•               A. Basic Assertion

•                                        B. Emphatic Assertion

•                                        C. Escalating Assertion

•                                        D. Language Assertion