Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read and analyze each statement below. Afterwards, identify the type of
before
assertion being used. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
each number.
1. When being interrupted, "Excuse me, I'd like to finish what I'm saying."
A. Basic Assertion
C. Empathic Assertion
B. Confrontive Assertion
D. Escalating Assertion
2. "I told you to complete the forms by November 15, and you agreed to do so. Now it is January 15
and you are telling me that you forgot the forms but you still expect to complete our business on
time. What is it that you want me to do?"
A. Basic Assertion
C. Empathic Assertion
B. Confrontive Assertion
D. Escalating Assertion
3. "I know what you have to say is important but I really want to
finish what I was saying." "I really want to finish before you begin to speak."
A. Basic Assertion
C. Empathic Assertion
B. Confrontive Assertion
D. Escalating Assertion
4. What would be the best evidence given the specific assertion and reason below?
Assertion
Reason
: He really is very tired.
: He took the last bus which was crowded with passengers and traveled
for an hour.
Evidence
A. He did not help his wife in doing the household chores.
B. His legs are getting numb and he felt like he can barely walk.
C. He was not able to take a seat all throughout the whole ride home.
D. He was late for the dinner prepared by his wife for their wedding anniversary.
tifir ite assertion reason and evidence.​