Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 130 · 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? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
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 passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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