Multiple choice softskills communication Clever sarcastic remark Quip Niggle Effigy Stern Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Quip is a clever, witty, or sarcastic remark - a quick joke. Niggle (B) means to criticize triflely, effigy (C) is a likeness or image, and stern (D) means serious - none describe witty remarks.