Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 123 · 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 see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 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
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
9. 9.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🍬 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
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: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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