Positive Requests Quiz

Which of the following is the most positive way to request a colleague to help you with a project?

• "You need to help me with this project."

• "Can you please assist me with this project?"

• "I can't do this alone, you have to help."

• "Why aren't you helping me with this project?"

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you ask for permission to leave work early in a respectful manner?

• "I'm leaving early today."

• "I need to leave early today."

• "May I leave early today, please?"

• "I'm going to leave early today, okay?"

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of effective communication in adult interactions?

• "You never listen to me."

• "I feel unheard when my suggestions are not considered."

• "You always ignore my ideas."

• "Why do you always do this?"

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the best way to request a meeting with your manager?

• "We need to talk."

• "Can we schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience?"

• "I need to see you now."

• "You have to meet with me."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can you ask a friend to borrow their book in a positive manner?

• "Give me your book."

• "Can I borrow your book, please?"

• "I need your book."

• "You should lend me your book."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following statements is the most respectful way to ask for feedback on your work?

• "Tell me what you think about my work."

• "Can you please provide feedback on my work?"

• "I need your opinion on my work."

• "You should give me feedback on my work."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the most effective way to communicate a request for a deadline extension?

• "I can't meet the deadline."

• "Can I have an extension on the deadline, please?"

• "You need to extend the deadline."

• "The deadline is too soon."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you ask a neighbor to lower the volume of their music in a positive manner?

• "Turn down your music."

• "Can you please lower the volume of your music?"

• "Your music is too loud."

• "You need to be quieter."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is the best way to request a favor from a coworker?

• "Do this favor for me."

• "Can you do me a favor, please?"

• "I need you to do me a favor."

• "You have to do me a favor."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the most respectful way to ask someone to repeat what they said?

• "What did you say?"

• "Can you repeat that, please?"

• "Say that again."

• "I didn't hear you."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept