Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 106 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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