Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 132 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False

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