Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 114 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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