Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 122 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
30. 30.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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