Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 107 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
38. 38.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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