Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 133 · 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) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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