Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 201 · 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) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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 passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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