Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 154 · 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.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 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
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful

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