Multiple choice softskills communication surly rude righteous usurp polite Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Surly means bad-tempered, rude, or unfriendly in manner. Option A correctly identifies this as 'rude.' Options B, C, and D are incorrect - righteous is a positive quality, usurp is a verb meaning to seize power, and polite is the opposite of surly.