Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 128 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙅 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.”
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 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
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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