Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 135 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🙅 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.”
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 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

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