Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 138 · 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 understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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